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Stansted to Ely Train Route Details

First train

05:20

Last train

23:21

Departure city

Stansted

Arrival city

Ely

Journey time

46m

Distance

74 miles

Price

$7.72*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

What are the next train times from Stansted to Ely?

Discover all upcoming Stansted to Ely 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

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
22:13 58m, 1 change Stansted Mountfitchet	23:11 Ely	Find Tickets
22:14 57m, Direct Stansted Airport	23:11 Ely	Find Tickets
22:21 1h 14m, 2 change Stansted Mountfitchet	23:35 Ely	Find Tickets
22:25 1h 10m, 1 change Stansted Airport	23:35 Ely	Find Tickets
23:05 59m, 1 change Stansted Airport	00:04 +1 Ely	Find Tickets
23:13 1h 22m, 1 change Stansted Mountfitchet	00:35 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Ely

Riverside Inn
8 Annesdale
8.8/10
75 review
Travelodge Hotel - Ely
A10/A142 Roundabout
9.0/10
41 review
The Nyton Guesthouse
7 Barton Rd
7.7/10
47 review
Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns
2 Lynn Rd
7.7/10
110 review
The High Flyer
67 Newnham St
7.8/10
53 review
The Three Pickerels
19 Bridge Rd, Mepal
9.0/10
55 review
The Old Hall Ely
Stuntney Causeway
9.4/10
66 review
The Woodlands
Grunty Fen Rd, Witchford
9.0/10
61 review

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How to book cheap train tickets from Stansted to Ely

Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you travel between Stansted 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.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

Book in advance

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

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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