The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ely to Peterborough will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 4 trains that leave Ely for Peterborough every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 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.








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Compare train and coach for Ely to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ely to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ely to Peterborough train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:53 Ely | 0h34 | 08:27 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:15 Ely | 0h34 | 08:49 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:15 Ely | 0h36 | 15:51 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:17 Ely | 0h35 | 20:52 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely to Peterborough
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 03:55 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Ely to Peterborough trainsEast Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Ely and Peterborough from £6. 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 Peterborough train

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Important Stations and Airports in Ely and Peterborough
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- 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 Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
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