The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely to Stansted
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
49 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 £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
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 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 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.
8:540h49Ely9:43Stansted£151One-way0 changes
10:530h48Ely11:41Stansted£171One-way0 changes
10:530h48Ely11:41Stansted£171One-way0 changes
8:540h49Ely9:43Stansted£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Ely to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ely to Stansted 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 57 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ely to Stansted train times
The table below shows live departures for Ely to Stansted trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:54 Ely | 0h49 | 9:43 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:53 Ely | 0h48 | 11:41 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Ely to Stansted by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely to Stansted
Trains from Ely to Stansted run on average 7 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 48m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 0:30 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Greater Anglia from Ely to Stansted trainsCrossCountry, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Ely and Stansted 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 Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
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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