Hull to Ely by train

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Overview: trains from Hull to Ely

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hull 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.

First train 05:16 View journey
Last train 22:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 36m View journey
Distance (km) 156
Trains / day 41 View all
Cheapest journey CA$98.44 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 24m
Train operators 11

Hull to Ely train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Hull to Ely by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Hull to Ely take around 2 hours and 36 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 156 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Hull is scheduled to depart at around  05:20. The last departure is usually at around 22:48 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Hull at around 05:16, with the last train leaving at around 22:54. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 41 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 17 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$98.44.

We think any time is a great time to visit Ely, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Ely.

Is there a direct train from Hull to Ely?

The journey between Hull and Ely usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Hull to Ely every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Hull to Ely?

The Hull to Ely train travel takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Hull to Ely train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Ely leaving Hull at around 05:20 and the last train leaving at around 22:48 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Hull at around 05:16, with the final departure at 22:54.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.