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It takes an average of 3h 38m to travel from Burton-on-Trent to Ely by train, over a distance of around 85 miles (137 km). There are normally 40 trains per day travelling from Burton-on-Trent to Ely and tickets for this journey start from £27.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 | |
| Departure station | Burton-on-Trent | |
| Arrival station | Ely | |
| Journey time | From 2h 30m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (137 km) | |
| Frequency | 40 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £27.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink |
Taking the train from Burton-on-Trent to Ely in 2 hours 30 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Burton-on-Trent to Ely? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 38 minutes to travel the 85 miles (137 km) from Burton-on-Trent to Ely by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 40 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to Ely. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Burton-on-Trent to Ely in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £27.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Ely by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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