The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely to Oxford
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ely to Oxford will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ely for Oxford on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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.


Live departures
Ely to Oxford train times
The table below shows live departures for Ely to Oxford trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:16 AM Ely | 3h01 | 11:17 AM Oxford | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely to Oxford
Take a train from Ely to Oxford and enjoy the approximately 78 miles (126 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 20:16.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Trains per day 4 |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 20:16 |
Train companies: Great Northern from Ely to Oxford trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Ely and Oxford. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ely to Oxford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely to Oxford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ely to Oxford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In station car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
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