Ely to Coventry train

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Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
West Midlands Trains
Deutsche Bahn
LNER
1,000+ travel companies
Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
West Midlands Trains
Deutsche Bahn
LNER
1,000+ travel companies
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Compare coach and train for Ely to Coventry

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ely to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £94.

Distance: 120 km

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£94

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£19

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3h 13m

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2h 43m

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8h 25m

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7h 55m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ely to Coventry

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Trains from Ely to Coventry run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £94 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 120 km distance in 2h 43m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Distance
120 km
Average train duration
2h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
£94
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
2h 43m
First train
05:56
Last train
20:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19

FAQs: Ely to Coventry train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely to Coventry by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Coventry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Ely to Coventry can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £94, while the average price tends to be around £94.
The train journey from Ely to Coventry covers a distance of 120 km and takes approximately 2h 43m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Ely to Coventry is 120 km.
The first train from Ely to Coventry leaves at 5:56.
The last train from Ely to Coventry departs at 20:15.
Trains from Ely to Coventry run approximately 3 times per day.
To get from Ely to Coventry, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Ely to Coventry.
The train station in Ely that goes to Coventry is Ely station (ELY), and it arrives at Coventry station (COV).
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Coventry is by coach, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Ely to Coventry in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Ely to Coventry offers a mix of scenic views, including stretches of picturesque countryside, farmland, and small villages, particularly as the train travels through Cambridgeshire and into the Midlands.
A day trip from Ely to Coventry is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 43m. Trains run 3 times per day over a distance of 120 km.
Coventry can be explored comfortably in two to three days, allowing time to visit key attractions such as Coventry Cathedral, St. Mary's Guildhall, and the Transport Museum.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Ely to Coventry.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ely and Coventry

Ely
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The major train station for departures in Ely is Ely. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ely for your trip from Ely to Coventry.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: In station car park
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Ely
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at station entrance

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