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The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ely to London will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 18 trains from Ely to London, including 10 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Ely to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ely to London.
The table below shows live departures for Ely to London trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G27002 | 6:17 AM Ely station (ELY) | 1h20 | 7:37 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C03881+ C82676 | 6:31 AM Ely station (ELY) | 1h32 | 8:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C93325 | 6:47 AM Ely station (ELY) | 1h20 | 8:07 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66664 | 6:50 AM Ely station (ELY) | 1h40 | 8:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66664+ W45401 | 6:50 AM Ely station (ELY) | 1h39 | 8:29 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
C93331 | 7:17 AM Ely station (ELY) | 1h22 | 8:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27004 | 8:17 AM Ely station (ELY) | 1h20 | 9:37 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01151 · P76276 | 8:27 AM Ely station (ELY) | 2h15 | 10:42 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 transfer | |
C93347 | 8:47 AM Ely station (ELY) | 1h20 | 10:07 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45430+ G00803 | 8:54 AM Ely station (ELY) | 1h35 | 10:29 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
X57429 | 9:17 AM Ely station (ELY) | 1h15 | 10:32 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01158+ W45472 | 9:27 AM Ely station (ELY) | 1h32 | 10:59 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
G77000 | 12:17 PM Ely station (ELY) | 1h15 | 1:32 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66838 · P76317 | 12:27 PM Ely station (ELY) | 1h45 | 2:12 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 transfer | |
P66838+ W45491 | 12:27 PM Ely station (ELY) | 1h32 | 1:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
G77005 | 12:51 PM Ely station (ELY) | 1h12 | 2:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77010 | 1:17 PM Ely station (ELY) | 1h15 | 2:32 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66849+ W45488 | 1:27 PM Ely station (ELY) | 1h32 | 2:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Most Ely to London trains use the Ely to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London St Pancras International. Use this guide to compare Ely and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ely has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Ely.
Wi-Fi is available at Ely.
Ticket office support is available at Ely. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ely: Parking, WC.
Available at Ely: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ely: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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