Ely to Lincoln by train

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Overview: trains from Ely to Lincoln

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ely to Lincoln, 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 05:30 View journey
Last train 21:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 46m View journey
Distance (km) 108
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey £29.10 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 39m
Train operators 7

Ely to Lincoln by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Ely to Lincoln? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 108 kilometres.

Cost of train travel from Ely to Lincoln

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Ely to Lincoln:

  • Cheapest ticket: £29.10

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train times for travel from Ely to Lincoln

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:30 and the last departure is 21:17. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:30 and the last train leaves at 21:44. On average, a total of 38 trains make this journey each day.

Ely to Lincoln distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 108 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 46 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Ely and Lincoln?

You can secure tickets for travel between Ely and Lincoln up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Ely to Lincoln

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Lincoln city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Ely to Lincoln

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

The total distance from Ely to Lincoln is 108 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.