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Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Ely (ELY)

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20

train journeys
per day

21

miles (34 kms)

29 mins

fastest journey

05:43 / 23:47

first / last train

7

direct trains

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Ely (ELY)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Bury St Edmunds and Ely , with 7 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bury St Edmunds to Ely is approximately 21 miles (34 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 21 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Bury St Edmunds and Ely.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bury St Edmunds to Ely. The fastest journey time on this route takes 29 mins.

Journeys from Bury St Edmunds to Ely Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:43
    1 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    06:53
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    06:28
    29 mins Direct
    06:57
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    06:54
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    08:14
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    07:32
    1 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    08:55
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    08:30
    29 mins Direct
    08:59
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    08:58
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    10:14
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    10:29
    30 mins Direct
    10:59
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    10:59
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    12:14
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    11:26
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    13:46
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    12:59
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    14:14
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    14:29
    29 mins Direct
    14:58
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    14:59
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    16:14
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    16:29
    30 mins Direct
    16:59
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    16:58
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    18:14
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    18:25
    34 mins Direct
    18:59
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    18:59
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    20:14
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    20:30
    29 mins Direct
    20:59
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    20:59
    1 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    22:26
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    21:59
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    23:13
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    23:28
    7 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    06:45
    Bury St Edmunds
    Ely
    Bury St Edmunds to Ely

About Bury St Edmunds Station

Station name Bury St Edmunds (BSE)
Address Bury St Edmunds station, Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Ely Station

Station name Ely (ELY)
Address Ely station, Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bury St Edmunds and Ely

The travel time between Bury St Edmunds and Ely by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 21 mins & the fastest journey takes 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bury St Edmunds and Ely vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:47.

First class tickets on trains between Bury St Edmunds and Ely typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Bury St Edmunds and Ely can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 7 direct services per day from Bury St Edmunds to Ely

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Bury St Edmunds and Ely.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bury St Edmunds and Ely, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.