The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY)
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Heathrow Airport for Ely station (ELY) 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 114 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 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 London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 114 km
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2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) trains for tomorrow, Monday 29 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:25 London Heathrow Airport | 3h00 | 10:25 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:02 London Heathrow Airport | 2h23 | 10:25 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY)
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:25, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 27 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 07:25 |
Last train 19:25 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, Thameslink, Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) trainsGreat Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, Thameslink, Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Ely station (ELY) from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Elizabeth Line
FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (ELY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Ely station (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 station (ELY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Ely station (ELY)
- 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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