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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Ely
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Ely is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Ely will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 24 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Ely every day 22 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 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train for London Stansted Airport to Ely
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Ely among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 57 km
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Ely train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Ely trains for today, Thursday 8 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 09:27 London Stansted Airport | 0h47 | 10:14 Ely | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:27 London Stansted Airport | 0h47 | 13:14 Ely | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:27 London Stansted Airport | 0h47 | 20:14 Ely | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Ely
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Ely run on average 10 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:26, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 47m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 07:26 |
Last train 22:17 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia, Cross Country from London Stansted Airport to Ely trainsCrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia, Cross Country trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Ely 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: London Stansted Airport to Ely train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport and Ely
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Information Desk
- 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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