Luton to Ely by train

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Overview: trains from Luton to Ely

Find the key information for travelling by train from Luton 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 04:11 View journey
Last train 22:04 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 73
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey CA$98.15 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 24m
Train operators 6

Explore Luton to Ely by train

Thinking about travelling from Luton to Ely by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Luton 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$98.15, 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.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train schedule for travel between Luton and Ely

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 27 trains make this journey of 73 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Luton is at 04:12 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:59.

During the weekend, 04:11 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:04 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 27 minutes.

Luton to Ely train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 73 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 1 hour and 55 minutes.

How far in advance Luton and Ely tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Luton and Ely are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Ely

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Ely.

FAQs about the train journey from Luton to Ely

Want to know more about your journey from Luton to Ely? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Luton to Ely covers a distance of 73 kilometres.

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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.