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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Ely (ELY)

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21

train journeys
per day

235

miles (379 kms)

5hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

04:54 / 05:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Ely (ELY)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth and Ely , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plymouth to Ely is approximately 235 miles (379 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 2 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Ely.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Ely. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Plymouth to Ely Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:54
    5 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    10:53
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:55
    5 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    11:25
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:55
    5 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    12:24
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:27
    6 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    13:49
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:16
    5 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    13:53
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:35
    5 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:25
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:15
    5 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    14:53
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:27
    6 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    15:49
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:15
    5 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    15:53
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:15
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    16:23
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:15
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    17:23
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:27
    6 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    18:49
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:15
    5 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    18:53
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:27
    6 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    19:52
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:15
    5 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    19:53
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:15
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    20:23
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:15
    5 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    21:24
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:50
    5 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    22:25
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:16
    5 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    23:54
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:50
    11 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    06:53
    Plymouth
    Ely
    Plymouth to Ely

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
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 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 Plymouth and Ely

The travel time between Plymouth and Ely by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 2 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth and Ely vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 05:04.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Plymouth & Ely. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Ely.

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