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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Ely
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
3
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 £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Ely every day 3 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 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 50 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.
7:280h46London Stansted Airport8:14Ely£101One-way0 changes- 15:240h50London Stansted Airport16:14Ely£111One-way0 changes
- 8:280h46London Stansted Airport9:14Ely£121One-way0 changes
- 8:280h46London Stansted Airport9:14Ely£121One-way0 changes
- 7:280h46London Stansted Airport8:14Ely£101One-way0 changes
- 15:240h50London Stansted Airport16:14Ely£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 57 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Ely train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Ely trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:28 London Stansted Airport | 0h46 | 8:14 Ely | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:28 London Stansted Airport | 0h46 | 9:14 Ely | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:24 London Stansted Airport | 0h50 | 16:14 Ely | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Stansted Airport to Ely by train or coach
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Why should you book London Stansted Airport to Ely trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Greater Anglia or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from London Stansted Airport to Ely.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Greater Anglia or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from London Stansted Airport to Ely.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Stansted Airport to Ely.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Ely
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Ely run on average 9 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:28, the last at 15:24. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 46m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 7:28 |
Last train 15:24 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Cross Country from London Stansted Airport to Ely trainsCrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Cross Country trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Ely 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: 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport and Ely
Most London Stansted Airport to Ely trains use the London Kings Cross to Ely station pair. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Ely train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Ely from Ely city centre
Ely train station facilities and services
Ely has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ely.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ely.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ely. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ely: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ely: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ely: 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.
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