Ely to Darlington by train

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Overview: trains from Ely to Darlington

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ely to Darlington, 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 2hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 266
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey €66.93 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 55m
Train operators 8

Going from Ely to Darlington by train

About to set off from Ely to Darlington 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.

Cost of train tickets between Ely and Darlington

The cheapest train tickets from Ely to Darlington start at €66.93. 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 Ely to Darlington is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half 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.

Ely to Darlington departure frequency and train timetable

With 45 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 19 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 05:30 and the last one is at 21:15. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:30, with the last one at 21:44.

Average train travel time from Ely to Darlington

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 21 minutes, travelling a total distance of 266 kilometres.

When are tickets between Ely and Darlington available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Ely and Darlington can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your Ely to Darlington 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: Darlington.

FAQs about the train journey from Ely to Darlington

Want to know more about your journey from Ely to Darlington? 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 Darlington is 266 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.