Derby to Ely by train

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Overview: trains from Derby to Ely

Find the key information for travelling by train from Derby 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 05:21 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 7m View journey
Distance (km) 131
Trains / day 61 View all
Cheapest journey £12.25 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 30m
Train operators 3

Travelling by train from Derby to Ely

Ready to travel from Derby 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.

Cost of train tickets between Derby and Ely

The cheapest train tickets from Derby to Ely start at £12.25. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Derby to Ely is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Derby to Ely daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Ely on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 61 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:02: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:57: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:21: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:18: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 9 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Derby to Ely

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 7 minutes, spanning 131 kilometres in total.

When do tickets between Derby and Ely go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Derby and Ely 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your Derby to Ely travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Ely.

FAQs about the train journey from Derby to Ely

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

The train journey between Derby and Ely covers 131 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.