The average train between Southampton and Ely takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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.
Trains run hourly between Southampton and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ely. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ely station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Southampton to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Southampton to Ely train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Southampton and Ely is 202.2 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ely via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 11m.