Travelling from Crawley to Ely by train
Looking to travel from Crawley to Ely by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 41 minutes to travel from Crawley to Ely by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 33 minutes though. You'll usually find 16 trains per day running along the 90 miles (146 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Ely, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Greater Anglia, Thameslink or CrossCountry to get to Ely. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Crawley to Ely in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Crawley to Ely
Book in advance
Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.
Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Crawley to Ely is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.