The cheapest and fastest trains from Great Yarmouth to Ely
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Great Yarmouth to Ely is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Great Yarmouth to Ely will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 1 trains that leave Great Yarmouth for Ely every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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 Great Yarmouth to Ely
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Great Yarmouth to Ely among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 102 km
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£28 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Great Yarmouth to Ely train times
The table below shows live departures for Great Yarmouth to Ely trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:43 Great Yarmouth | 1h47 | 06:30 Ely | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Great Yarmouth to Ely
Trains from Great Yarmouth to Ely run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 21:36. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 21:36 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia from Great Yarmouth to Ely trainsEast Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Great Yarmouth and Ely 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: Great Yarmouth to Ely train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Great Yarmouth to Ely 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 Ely, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Great Yarmouth and Ely
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 17:10 Saturday 06:50 - 17:10 Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster. Accessible taxis are usually available on the taxi rank at the front of the 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: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the concourse and open when the station is manned
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on concourse, and by night entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station entrance
- 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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