Ely Train Station

Q: Are trains running today from Ely station?

Trains arrive into and depart from Ely station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Ely station.

Q: Are there toilets at Ely station?

Yes there are toilets available to use at Ely station.

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A historic city with charm to spare, Ely lies in the heart of East Cambridgeshire's Fen countryside. Its surroundings yield some stunning views, including the one of the River Great Ouse that visitors enjoy as the train glides into town. When you arrive, a ten-minute walk from the station will take you to another spectacular view, this one man-made: Ely Cathedral, one of UK's most breath-taking religious buildings.

Ely's station was built in 1845, and was refurbished in the early 1990s, adding a fort-like facade designed to blend in with the city's architectural surroundings. The station subsequently won Best Medium-Sized Station at the 1987 National Rail Awards.

Just an hour away from London Kings Cross, Ely offers an ideal mini-break from the city. The Stained Glass Museum, the only museum dedicated to stained glass in the UK, can be found in the cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's House is also worth a visit.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Available
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Available
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
ATM	Available
ATM notes	Located on concourse
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Ramped subway between all platforms

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Available
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during ticket office opening hours. Assistance requests that cannot be met by a member of staff will be offered suitable alternative transport. Booking is recommended.
Customer Service notes	Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00 Sunday 10:00-20:00 Bank Holidays 09:00-18:00 The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8). Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Carpark operator	National Car Parks Ltd
Car parking spaces	143

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	330
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Unavailable
Cycle storage notes	In station car park
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Ely station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators: Fencabs (01353 669966) or Mr Ts (07830 750753) or A10 (01353 661010).

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Trainline's top spots near Ely station

Looking for a coffee on the way to the station? We've collected a list of our favourite independent coffee houses and eateries within walking distance of the station - check them out below!

Cafe	How far?	What's it all about?
Peacocks Tearoom	9 minutes	Prize-winning riverside tearoom with sheltered gardens.
Silver Oak Coffee	15 minutes	Own roasted professional barista-made coffee
Bagel Bar	14 minutes	Chef prepared bagels & own roasted coffee
Lemon Tree Deli Cafe	13 minutes	Homemade cakes in a delightful tearoom setting.
Beanies Vegan Coffee Hub	9 minutes	All-vegan cafe offering coffee and baked treats.

Trains to Ely station

Ely train station is mainly served by EMR, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, and Great Northern trains. Thanks to frequent EMR and Greater Anglia services, you can easily get from Norwich to Ely in 57m. Greater Anglia also connects Peterborough to Ely in 37m and Stansted Airport to Ely in 53m. Great Northern Trains cover the route from London Kings Cross to Ely in 1h 18m every day.

Need more information about how to get to Ely by train? Check out our dedicated page to trains to Ely.

Ely train station departures and arrivals

Want to know when your next train from/to Ely station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Ely railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving in Ely.

Ely station has a single entrance that leads into the concourse and to platform 1. A subway with ramp access connects to platform 2 and platform 3. There are toilets on all platforms, and bike racks on platform 1 and on the station forecourt. North and southbound services (to London, Cambridge and King's Lynn) use platforms 1 and 2, while services east and west (towards Ipswich and Liverpool) use platform 3.

Ely train station parking

Ely train station has one car park right opposite its main entrance. Step-free access is available here, as well as throughout the whole station.

Hotels near Ely train station

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ely station open?

Ely station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.

Are trains running today from Ely station?

Trains arrive in and depart from Ely station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Ely.

Are there toilets at Ely station?

Yes, there are toilets available to use at Ely station.

Are dogs allowed at Ely station?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Ely station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to London Kings Cross	Great Northern	05:48	2	On time
to London Liverpool Street	Greater Anglia	05:52	1	On time
to Kings Lynn	Great Northern	05:59	1	On time
to Birmingham New Street	CrossCountry	06:12	1	On time
to London Kings Cross	Great Northern	06:14	2	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Kings Lynn	Great Northern	05:46	2	On time
from Cambridge	Great Northern	05:58	1	On time
from Stansted Airport	CrossCountry	06:11	1	On time
from Kings Lynn	Great Northern	06:12	2	On time
from Cambridge	Greater Anglia	06:17	1	On time

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Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Trainline's top spots near Ely station

Cafe

How far?

What's it all about?

Trains to Ely station

Ely train station departures and arrivals

Ely train station parking

Hotels near Ely train station

Frequently asked questions

Is Ely station open?

Are trains running today from Ely station?

Are there toilets at Ely station?

Are dogs allowed at Ely station?

Departures and arrivals from Ely

Departures

Arrivals

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Off peak fares

Seat Reservations

Travelling with a bicycle

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