Travelling by train from Stafford to Ely

Ready to travel from Stafford to Ely by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Stafford and Ely

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$44.63, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Stafford to Ely departure frequency and train timetable

With 28 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 36 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 05:55 and the last one is at 23:04. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:48, with the last one at 19:51.

Train duration for trips from Stafford to Ely

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 56 minutes, crossing a total distance of 168 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Stafford to Ely trains

Tickets for travel to Ely along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Stafford to Ely

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Ely city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Stafford to Ely by train?

The trip from Stafford to Ely covers a distance of 168 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Stafford to Ely?

The lowest price on this route is CA$44.63. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Stafford to Ely?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Stafford to Ely by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 56 minutes.