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Ely to Headcorn Train Route Details
First train
05:21
Last train
23:39
Journey time
2h 53m
Distance
87 miles
Price
€77.97*
What are the next train times from Ely to Headcorn?
Discover all upcoming Ely to Headcorn services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
19:58 Ely | 23:09 Headcorn |   | Find Tickets |
20:27 Ely | 23:39 Headcorn |  | Find Tickets |
20:51 Ely | 00:10 +1Headcorn |  | Find Tickets |
21:21 Ely | 00:42 +1Headcorn | | Find Tickets |
23:39 Ely | 07:34 +1Paris | | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Ely to Headcorn
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Travel during Off-Peak train times
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Season tickets for frequent travelers
Regular commuters traveling between Ely and Headcorn - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
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Season tickets
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Allows travel for both the outbound and return legs of your journey on the same route
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