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Birmingham to Ely Train Route Details

First train
05:19

Last train
20:22

Journey time
2h 23m

Distance
92 miles

Price
TRY 861.94*
What are the next train times from Birmingham to Ely?
Check all Birmingham to Ely journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:19 Birmingham New Street | 07:53 Ely | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:22 Birmingham New Street | 08:52 Ely | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:22 Birmingham New Street | 09:52 Ely | ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:21 Birmingham New Street | 10:47 Ely | ![]() | Find Tickets |
09:22 Birmingham New Street | 11:45 Ely | ![]() | Find Tickets |
10:22 Birmingham New Street | 12:45 Paris | ![]() | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Ely

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

Book in advance
Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Birmingham to Ely when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

Split Tickets discount
It may sound odd, but splitting your journey into smaller segments by purchasing separate, cheaper tickets can often lead to significant savings, all while you remain in the same seat for the entire trip. The best part? Trip.com handles these splits for you, meaning you don't have to do any painstaking planning.

Travel during Off-Peak train times
We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by traveling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Advance train tickets
Released up to 12 weeks in advance, these tickets are usually the most budget-friendly choice for savvy travelers

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Provides a more affordable and flexible way to travel by steering clear of weekday rush hours

Return train tickets
Covers a round trip, including both the outward and return journeys between the same two stations

Season tickets
Offering unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, or annual options, these tickets can help you save around a third on train fares
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.









