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Stamford Museum
Stamford’s main museum covering local history, Georgian life and social change. A practical first stop for understanding the town.
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Trains from Ely to Stamford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 50m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 22:01 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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Stamford’s main museum covering local history, Georgian life and social change. A practical first stop for understanding the town.
An art gallery within Burghley House presenting changing exhibitions in a historic setting, suitable for visitors combining house and grounds.
A small historic house museum interpreting surgeon William Browne’s 17th-century home and life in Stamford.
A broad riverside meadow ideal for walks, views of Burghley House and seasonal recreation close to the historic centre.
A handsome central street lined with stone buildings, independent shops and historic facades. Excellent for exploring Stamford on foot.
A pleasant walk beside the River Welland with views to historic stone buildings, bridges and open green space.
A rich, blue-veined cow’s milk cheese made in nearby Melton Mowbray. It is one of England’s best-known regional cheeses and often served on local cheeseboards.
A hot savoury pastry pie from nearby Melton Mowbray, traditionally filled with chopped pork and set jelly. It is a classic East Midlands snack and picnic food.
A Lincolnshire sausage seasoned with sage and other herbs, usually served with mash or breakfast. It is a staple regional meat dish across Lincolnshire.
Smart, friendly wine bar and bistro offering small plates, seasonal dishes and a broad drinks list in Stamford town centre.
Long-established Italian restaurant with a lively, welcoming feel. Well known locally for pasta, pizza and classic Italian comfort dishes.
Elegant fine dining in a historic coaching inn, known for refined British cooking and a polished, traditional atmosphere in central Stamford.
Moderate for England: rooms and dining are usually below London prices, but heritage stays and weekend dining can raise costs. Stamford is walkable, so local transport spend is often low.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely to Stamford 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 Stamford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ely to Stamford trains use the Ely to Stamford station pair. Use this guide to compare Ely and Stamford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ely has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Ely.
Wi-Fi is available at Ely.
Ticket office support is available at Ely. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ely: Parking, WC.
Available at Ely: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ely: 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.
Stamford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Caffè Nero
Ticket office support is available at Stamford.
Available at Stamford: Parking, WC.
Available at Stamford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stamford: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C. Level access from car park to Peterborough bound platform. Footbridge only to Leicester bound platform (i.e. no step free access). Barrow crossing restricted times therefore Stamford to Leicester passengers to travel via Peterborough and return back. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: White Knight 01733 555584, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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