Stevenage to Ely by train

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Overview: trains from Stevenage to Ely

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stevenage 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 00:35 View journey
Last train 23:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 57m View journey
Distance (km) 63
Trains / day 67 View all
Cheapest journey €20.37 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 45m
Train operators 7

Explore Stevenage to Ely by train

Thinking about travelling from Stevenage to Ely by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Stevenage and Ely

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €20.37, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Stevenage to Ely train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:35.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:13.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:35.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:44.

  • 67 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 9 minutes.

Stevenage to Ely distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 63 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 57 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Stevenage and Ely

Tickets for travel between Stevenage and Ely can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Ely

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

FAQs about the train journey from Stevenage to Ely

Want to know more about your journey from Stevenage 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 Stevenage and Ely covers 63 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.