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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely to Leicester
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ely to Leicester will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
Of the 5 trains that leave Ely for Leicester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ely to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ely to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 98 km
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2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ely to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Ely to Leicester trains for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:15 Ely | 1h33 | 09:48 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:15 Ely | 1h33 | 10:48 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely to Leicester
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Trains from Ely to Leicester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Ely to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Ely and Leicester from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ely to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ely and Leicester
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In station car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at station entrance
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HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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