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Cambridge to Ely Train Route Details

First train
First train
20:00
Last train
Last train
23:55
Departure city
Departure city
Cambridge
Arrival city
Arrival city
Ely
Journey time
Journey time
18m
Distance
Distance
16 miles
Price
Price
€2.40*
Train operators
Train operators
Great Northern, Greater Anglia

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20:00
14m, Direct
Cambridge
20:14
Ely
CrossCountry
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20:15
18m, Direct
Cambridge
20:33
Ely
Great Northern
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20:20
18m, Direct
Cambridge
20:38
Ely
Greater Anglia
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20:24
20m, Direct
Cambridge
20:44
Ely
Greater Anglia
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20:45
18m, Direct
Cambridge
21:03
Ely
Great Northern
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21:00
14m, Direct
Cambridge
21:14
Paris
CrossCountry
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Explore the cheapest prices to Ely from Cambridge this week

Fares from Cambridge to Ely usually average around €2.40, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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Fri27Mar
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Sat28Mar
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Sun29Mar
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How to book cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Ely

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Group travel deals

Traveling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Cambridge to Ely more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues traveling together.
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Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you travel between Cambridge and Ely on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

A wide selection of Railcards is available, many providing 1/3 off most train tickets — from the 16-25 and 26-30 Railcards to Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior options. With the 16-17 Saver, you can even get 50% off. Purchasing and storing your Railcard in the Trip.com app is quick and simple, ensuring instant access to generous discounts whenever you travel.
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