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Outbound fromWelwyn Garden City to Ely by train
It takes an average of 58m to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Ely by train, over a distance of around 45 miles (73 km). There are normally 34 trains per day travelling from Welwyn Garden City to Ely and tickets for this journey start from £24.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 10:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 16:54 | |
| Departure station | Welwyn Garden City | |
| Arrival station | Ely | |
| Journey time | From 57m | |
| Distance | 45 miles (73 km) | |
| Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £24.10 | |
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Taking the train from Welwyn Garden City to Ely in 57 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Welwyn Garden City to Ely? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 58 minutes to travel the 45 miles (73 km) from Welwyn Garden City to Ely by train, although you can get there in as little as 57 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 34 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available.
Book train tickets from Welwyn Garden City to Ely in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £24.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Ely by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Welwyn Garden City to Ely
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Welwyn Garden City to Ely is right for you.
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