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Bellshill to Ely by train

First train

13:23

Last train

22:27

Departure station

Bellshill

Arrival station

Ely

Journey time

From 5h 50m

Distance

294 miles (472 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway

How to travel from Bellshill to Ely by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Bellshill to Ely? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Bellshill and Ely, which usually take 10 hours 22 minutes to complete the 294 miles (472 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours 50 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Ely by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Bellshill to Ely if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Ely? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Bellshill to Ely? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Bellshill and Ely by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Bellshill to Ely is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Bellshill to Ely?

No, there are no direct train services from Bellshill to Ely. Travelling from Bellshill to Ely by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Bellshill to Ely leave?

The first train from Bellshill to Ely leaves at 13:23. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Bellshill to Ely leave?

The last train from Bellshill to Ely leaves at 22:27. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Bellshill and Ely by train?

Trains travelling from Bellshill to Ely cover a distance of around 294 miles (472 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Bellshill to Ely

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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