Ely to Brighton by train

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Overview: trains from Ely to Brighton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ely to Brighton, 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 05:26 View journey
Last train 23:43 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 176
Trains / day 56 View all
Cheapest journey €131.09 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 12m
Train operators 8

Going from Ely to Brighton by train

About to set off from Ely to Brighton by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Ely to Brighton

Getting from Ely to Brighton by rail typically costs €131.09, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Ely to Brighton train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:26.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:00.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:17.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:43.

  • 56 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 11 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Ely to Brighton?

On this route spanning 176 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 44 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Ely to Brighton?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Brighton

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Brighton.

FAQs about the train journey from Ely to Brighton

Want to know more about your journey from Ely to Brighton? 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 Brighton is 176 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.