Reading to Ely by train

Explore Reading to Ely by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Reading to Ely aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Reading and Ely

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £48.40, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Departure frequency and timetable from Reading to Ely

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Reading to Ely:

• 04:40 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 20:54 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 04:40 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 19:51 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 9 minutes from Reading toward Ely.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 64 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Reading to Ely

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 18 minutes, spanning 134 kilometres in total.

When are tickets between Reading and Ely available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Reading and Ely can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Reading to Ely by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Ely.