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Train times from Ely to London

Ely connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 70 minutes on a direct train.

Fastest journey to London
70 minutes to Kings Cross
Direct service
Yes
London terminals served
1 (Kings Cross)
Operator
Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
Source
Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
Data reviewed
2026-08-17

Ely to each London terminal

Journey times from Ely to London terminals
London terminalFastestFastest directTypical peakPeak trainsOperator
Kings Cross70 minsame as fastest80 min1.9/hrGreat Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo

Ely to Kings Cross

The fastest train from Ely to London Kings Cross takes 70 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Ely the 51st quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the train from Ely to London take?

The fastest train from Ely reaches London Kings Cross in 70 minutes. Ely connects to 1 London terminal: Kings Cross.

Which London station should I travel to from Ely?

Kings Cross is the quickest at 70 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross.

Is Ely a good commuter town for London?

At 70 minutes to London Kings Cross, Ely is a longer commute, typically traded off against more space and lower housing costs. Direct trains keep the journey simple.

Are there direct trains from Ely to London?

Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross.

What are the nearest stations to Ely?

The closest alternatives are Littleport, Waterbeach, Cambridge North. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.

Other places within 75 minutes of Kings Cross

Ely is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 75 minutes of London Kings Cross, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.

See all of them on the map →

Nearby stations

Alternative departure points close to Ely, for comparing platforms rather than places.

All London terminals

Kings Cross St Pancras Waterloo Paddington London Bridge Victoria Liverpool Street Euston Marylebone Fenchurch Street Moorgate
Data: journey times are the fastest typical weekday service on each route, computed from Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open Government Licence. They exclude engineering works and disruption, and are not live departure times. Last reviewed 2026-08-17. Read the full methodology → Report a correction →