Colchester to Ely by train
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Overview: trains from Colchester to Ely
Find the key information for travelling by train from Colchester to Ely, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Colchester to Ely by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Colchester to Ely? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 71 kilometres.
Train cost between Colchester and Ely: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$26.65, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Colchester to Ely departure frequency and train timetable
With 1 train scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 1 hour and 58 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:40 and the last one is at 09:38. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:40, with the last one at 09:35.
Colchester to Ely distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 71 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Booking time frame: Colchester to Ely trains
Tickets for travel to Ely along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.
Making the most of your trip to Ely
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Ely.
FAQs about the train journey from Colchester to Ely
Want to know more about your journey from Colchester to Ely? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance from Colchester to Ely is 71 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at CA$26.65. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .
Tickets for this journey become available 3 months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey on this route takes 1 hour and 16 minutes.
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