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Trains from Welwyn Garden City (WGC) to Ely (ELY)

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20

train journeys
per day

45

miles (73 kms)

1hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

00:32 / 00:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Welwyn Garden City (WGC) to Ely (ELY)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Welwyn Garden City and Ely , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Welwyn Garden City to Ely is approximately 45 miles (73 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 28 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Welwyn Garden City and Ely.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Welwyn Garden City to Ely. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Welwyn Garden City to Ely Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:32
    5 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    06:11
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    02:07
    4 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    07:02
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    05:58
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    07:53
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    06:58
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    08:52
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    07:58
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    08:58
    1 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    10:51
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    09:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    11:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    10:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    12:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    11:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    13:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    12:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    14:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    13:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    15:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    14:58
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    16:53
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    15:58
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    17:53
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    16:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    18:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    17:58
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    19:52
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    18:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    20:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    19:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    21:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    20:58
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    22:52
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    21:58
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    23:53
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely
  • Mon 6th May
    23:58
    7 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    07:02
    Welwyn Garden City
    Ely
    Welwyn Garden City to Ely

About Welwyn Garden City Station

Station name Welwyn Garden City (WGC)
Address Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:30
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
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 Welwyn Garden City and Ely

The travel time between Welwyn Garden City and Ely by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Welwyn Garden City 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 00:32, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

First class tickets on trains between Welwyn Garden City and Ely typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City & Ely. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Welwyn Garden City and Ely.

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