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Skipton to Ely trains

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The average train between Skipton and Ely takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Skipton to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Skipton to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Skipton and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country9h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 58m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 165.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Skipton, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Skipton to Ely via Leeds and Peterborough in around 3h 43m.

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