The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY)
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Heathrow Airport for Ely station (ELY) on Fri, May 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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.
7:06 AM2h37London Heathrow Airport9:43 AMEly station (ELY)$571One-way0 transfers
9:02 PM2h33London Heathrow Airport11:35 PMEly station (ELY)$1031One-way0 transfers
9:02 PM2h33London Heathrow Airport11:35 PMEly station (ELY)$1031One-way0 transfers
7:06 AM2h37London Heathrow Airport9:43 AMEly station (ELY)$571One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY):
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) costing on average $71 (€57).
Other travel options to Ely station (ELY) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€57) compared to roughly $51 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.93 (€-15.97). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:06 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h37 | 9:43 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) by bus or train
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Why should you book London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Northern?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Northern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Greater Anglia, CrossCountry or Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Northern with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Greater Anglia, CrossCountry or Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY)
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€45) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€45) |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 7:06 AM |
Last train 9:02 PM |
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Train companies: Great Northern, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, Thameslink from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) trainsGreat Northern, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, Thameslink trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Ely station (ELY) from $9 (€7). 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 London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (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 station (ELY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY)
- 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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