The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Ely
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Ely is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Ely will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lincoln for Ely on Mon, Mar 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 107 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 2 h 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Ely
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Ely among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a bus costs an average of $89.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Ely
Trains from Lincoln to Ely run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 66 miles (107 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 66 miles (107 km) |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:17 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Lincoln to Ely trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Lincoln and Ely from $50 (€41). 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 Lincoln to Ely
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Ely 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 Ely, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lincoln to Ely
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 19:30 Saturday 05:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: all cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Fastticket
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between station front and St Marys Church
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
- 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
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