The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely to Stansted
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ely to Stansted will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ely for Stansted every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.




Live departures
Ely to Stansted train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:18 Ely | 1h29 | 05:47 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:53 Ely | 0h48 | 10:41 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely to Stansted
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia from Ely to Stansted trainsCrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Ely and Stansted from £9. 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 Stansted train

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Important Stations and Airports in Ely and Stansted
- 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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