The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY)
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY) will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 36 trains that leave London Kings Cross (KGX) for Ely station (ELY) on Thu, Aug 20, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 20 the direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Thu, Aug 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.
C9337611:54 AM1h09London Kings Cross (KGX)1:03 PMEly station (ELY)$291One-way0 transfers
G770283:24 PM1h09London Kings Cross (KGX)4:33 PMEly station (ELY)$291One-way0 transfers
G2700711:24 AM1h14London Kings Cross (KGX)12:38 PMEly station (ELY)$301One-way0 transfers
G2700812:54 PM1h09London Kings Cross (KGX)2:03 PMEly station (ELY)$301One-way0 transfers
G7699812:24 PM1h13London Kings Cross (KGX)1:37 PMEly station (ELY)$301One-way0 transfers
C933468:54 AM1h09London Kings Cross (KGX)10:03 AMEly station (ELY)$581One-way0 transfers
C933569:54 AM1h09London Kings Cross (KGX)11:03 AMEly station (ELY)$321One-way0 transfers
C9337611:54 AM1h09London Kings Cross (KGX)1:03 PMEly station (ELY)$291One-way0 transfers
G2700812:54 PM1h09London Kings Cross (KGX)2:03 PMEly station (ELY)$301One-way0 transfers
C9336610:54 AM1h09London Kings Cross (KGX)12:03 PMEly station (ELY)$311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m 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 Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY):
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY) costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Ely station (ELY) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
The journey is about 24m faster (1h 26m by train vs 1h 50m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $46 (€37)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Northern.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY) trains for today, Wednesday, August 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G77039 | On time 4:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h15 | 5:33 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27010 | On time 4:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h18 | 6:06 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77051 | On time 5:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h18 | 6:36 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77058 | On time 5:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h18 | 7:06 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77064 | On time 6:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h18 | 7:36 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77071 | On time 6:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h15 | 8:03 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X28906+ P01177 | On time 7:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h20 | 8:38 PM Ely station (ELY) | 1 transfer | |
G77082 | On time 7:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h15 | 9:03 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77086 | On time 8:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h15 | 9:39 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77092 | On time 8:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h15 | 10:03 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77096 | On time 9:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h17 | 10:35 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X19456 | On time 9:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h15 | 11:03 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77106 | On time 10:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h17 | 11:35 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X19455 | On time 10:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h17 | 12:05 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77116 | On time 11:12 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h24 | 12:36 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93315 | 5:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 7:03 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77126 | 6:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h30 | 7:31 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93324 | 6:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 8:03 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93329 | 7:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 8:33 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93335 | 7:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 9:03 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93340 | 8:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h11 | 9:35 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93346 | 8:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 10:03 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93350 | 9:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h14 | 10:38 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93356 | 9:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 11:03 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27006 | 10:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h13 | 11:37 AM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93366 | 10:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 12:03 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27007 | 11:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h14 | 12:38 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93376 | 11:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 1:03 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G76998 | 12:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h13 | 1:37 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27008 | 12:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 2:03 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77008 | 1:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h14 | 2:38 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77014 | 1:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 3:03 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77018 | 2:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h13 | 3:37 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77024 | 2:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 4:03 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77028 | 3:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 4:33 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77034 | 3:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 5:03 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY)
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Great Northern, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY) trainsGreat Northern, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Ely station (ELY) from $15 (€12). 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 Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) 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.

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Popular train stations from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY)
Most London Kings Cross (KGX) to Ely station (ELY) trains use the London Kings Cross to Ely station pair. Use this guide to compare London Kings Cross (KGX) and Ely station (ELY) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to Ely from Ely city centre
Ely 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
Food and drink options are available at Ely.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ely.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ely: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ely: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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