The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Ely takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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 every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Ely. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Ely station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Southend-on-Sea to Ely train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Ely train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Ely train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Ely is 100.7 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Ely via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 39m.
