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Edinburgh to Ely train route details

First train
First train
09:30
Last train
Last train
21:06
Departure city
Departure city
Edinburgh
Arrival city
Arrival city
Ely
Journey time
Journey time
5h 39m
Distance
Distance
455 km
Price
Price
AED 130.84*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

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09:30
5h 50m, 1 change
Waverley
15:20
Ely
LNERCrossCountry
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10:00
5h 45m, 2 change
Waverley
15:45
Ely
LNER
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10:30
5h 50m, 1 change
Waverley
16:20
Ely
LNERCrossCountry
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11:30
5h 50m, 1 change
Waverley
17:20
Ely
LNERCrossCountry
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12:00
5h 45m, 2 change
Waverley
17:45
Ely
LNER
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12:30
5h 50m, 1 change
Waverley
18:20
Paris
LNERCrossCountry
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Explore the cheapest prices to Ely from Edinburgh this week

Ticket prices for Edinburgh to Ely typically cost around AED 130.84, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Ely

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you travel between Edinburgh 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.
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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 travelling 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.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
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Book in advance

Save up to 61% on your journey from Edinburgh to Ely by booking Advance tickets at least 1 week ahead. These tickets are typically available up to 12 weeks before travel, with savings subject to route availability and excluding Anytime fares.

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