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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
MXN$620.13*
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

Typical ticket prices between Edinburgh and Ely are around MXN$620.13, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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Sat25Apr
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MXN$620.13
Sun26Apr
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MXN$620.13
Mon27Apr
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MXN$620.13
Tue28Apr
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MXN$620.13
Wed29Apr
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MXN$620.13
Thu30Apr
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MXN$620.13
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