Cambridge to Ely train from $3 (€3) with Greater Anglia

Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Ely

Showing times and prices for Sep 14

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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Ely is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C79423

05:57AM0h14

Cambridge station (CBG)

06:11AMEly station (ELY)

$51One-way

0 transfers

G53507

12:09AM0h14

Cambridge North (CMB)

12:23AMEly station (ELY)

$61One-way

0 transfers

C79421

05:15AM0h14

Cambridge station (CBG)

05:29AMEly station (ELY)

$61One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Cambridge to Ely

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 14

Great Northern

G53507

12:09AM0h14

Cambridge North (CMB)

12:23AMEly station (ELY)

0 transfers

Cross Country

C79421

05:15AM0h14

Cambridge station (CBG)

05:29AMEly station (ELY)

0 transfers

Cross Country

C79423

05:57AM0h14

Cambridge station (CBG)

06:11AMEly station (ELY)

0 transfers

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Showing times and prices for Sep 14

Fastest Journey

14 m

Average

14 m

Trains per day

Distance

24 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Cambridge for Ely every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

G53507

12:09AM0h14

Cambridge North (CMB)

12:23AMEly station (ELY)

$61One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

C79423

05:57AM0h14

Cambridge station (CBG)

06:11AMEly station (ELY)

$51One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

C79421

05:15AM0h14

Cambridge station (CBG)

05:29AMEly station (ELY)

$61One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Cambridge to Ely

Distance	15 miles (24 km)
Average train duration	11 min
Average train ticket price	$5 (€4)
Train frequency	37 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 37 direct trains a day
Train providers	Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry or Great Northern

Trains from Cambridge to Ely cover the 15 miles (24 km) long trip taking on average 11 min with our travel partners like Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry or Great Northern. Normally, there are 37 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $5 (€4), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $3 (€3). Travelers depart most frequently from Cambridge and arrive in Ely.

Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry and Great Northern from Cambridge to Ely trains

You can travel by train to Ely from Cambridge with Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry and Great Northern for as low as $3 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Cambridge to Ely you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Cambridge to Ely train information:

Average Duration: 14 min
Cheapest Price: $3
CrossCountry frequency: 5 a day

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Train information from Cambridge to Ely with Abellio Greater Anglia:

Average Duration: 11 min
Cheapest Price: $3
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 7 a day

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Cambridge to Ely train information with Great Northern:

Average Duration: 18 min
Cheapest Price: $18
Great Northern frequency: 13 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cambridge to Ely

FAQs: Travel by train from Cambridge to Ely easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Ely.

Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Ely can start from as little as $3 (€3) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cambridge to Ely is $5 (€4); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Cambridge and Ely is on average 11 min for the 15 mile (24 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Ely from Cambridge by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cambridge to Ely leaves at 4: 57 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cambridge to Ely leaves at 7: 24 PM.

Yes, there are 37 direct trains a day from Cambridge to Ely with Abellio Greater Anglia or Great Northern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the Cambridge to Ely train with Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry or Great Northern. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Ely from Cambridge as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 24 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cambridge, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ely, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Ely from Cambridge is worth doing with a journey time of 11 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cambridge to Ely by train is March.

Yes, you can take a train between Cambridge and Ely.

Popular train stations from Cambridge to Ely

Cambridge

Ely

The major railway station for departures from Cambridge is Cambridge. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cambridge for your journey from Cambridge to Ely.

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