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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Ely
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Ely is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Ely will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nottingham for Ely on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 42 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.
9:37 AM1h42Nottingham11:19 AMEly$431One-way0 transfers
- 9:37 AM1h42Nottingham11:19 AMEly$431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Ely
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Ely among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Ely:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Ely costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Nottingham to Ely train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Ely trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:37 AM Nottingham | 1h42 | 10:19 AM Ely | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Ely
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Trains from Nottingham to Ely run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (113 km) distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 4:56 AM |
Last train 9:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Ely trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Ely from $19 (€15). 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 Nottingham to Ely
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Ely
Most Nottingham to Ely trains use the Nottingham to Ely station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Ely train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Ely leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, 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: Yes.
Which Ely station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
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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