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Cambridge to Ely train route details

First train

00:38

Last train

23:47

Departure city

Cambridge

Arrival city

Ely

Journey time

14m

Distance

25 km

Price

TRY 174.40*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

What are the next train times from Cambridge to Ely?

Check all Cambridge to Ely journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
12:45 18m, Direct Cambridge	13:03 Ely	Find Tickets
13:00 14m, Direct Cambridge	13:14 Ely	Find Tickets
13:17 20m, Direct Cambridge	13:37 Ely	Find Tickets
13:26 16m, Direct Cambridge	13:42 Ely	Find Tickets
13:45 18m, Direct Cambridge	14:03 Ely	Find Tickets
14:00 14m, Direct Cambridge	14:14 Paris	Find Tickets

Explore the cheapest prices to Ely from Cambridge this week

Fares from Cambridge to Ely usually average around TRY 174.40, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

TRY 174.40

Thu16Jul

TRY 174.40

Fri17Jul

TRY 174.40

Sat18Jul

TRY 174.40

Sun19Jul

TRY 174.40

Mon20Jul

TRY 174.40

Tue21Jul

TRY 174.40

Wed22Jul

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

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How to book cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Ely

Book in advance

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Group travel deals

If you are travelling in a group of 3 to 9 people, you can take advantage of group discounts (offered by most train companies) for up to 1/3 off standard fares. This can make travelling from Cambridge to Ely more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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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