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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY)
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
31 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
32 m
Trains on 03 Sept
39
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough station (PBO) 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 Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 39 trains from Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY), including 39 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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.
C0434410:470h32Peterborough station (PBO)11:19Ely station (ELY)£81One-way0 changes- C0435012:470h32Peterborough station (PBO)13:19Ely station (ELY)£81One-way0 changes
- C0435714:470h32Peterborough station (PBO)15:19Ely station (ELY)£81One-way0 changes
- C0435413:470h32Peterborough station (PBO)14:19Ely station (ELY)£81One-way0 changes
- C0436818:440h33Peterborough station (PBO)19:17Ely station (ELY)£81One-way0 changes
- C0437219:460h31Peterborough station (PBO)20:17Ely station (ELY)£91One-way0 changes
- C043408:470h32Peterborough station (PBO)9:19Ely station (ELY)£91One-way0 changes
- C043429:470h32Peterborough station (PBO)10:19Ely station (ELY)£101One-way0 changes
- C0434410:470h32Peterborough station (PBO)11:19Ely station (ELY)£81One-way0 changes
- C0435012:470h32Peterborough station (PBO)13:19Ely station (ELY)£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 40 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY):
A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY) costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Ely station (ELY) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 37m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (36m by train vs 54m by car). Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY) trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G00814 | Delayed 13:24 14:13Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h33 | 13:54 13:54Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04357 | On time 14:47 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h32 | 15:19 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00818 | On time 15:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h33 | 15:46 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04359 | On time 15:47 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h32 | 16:19 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
 P01780 | On time 15:52 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h39 | 16:31 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00821 | On time 16:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h39 | 16:52 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00824 | On time 17:16 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h40 | 17:56 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04365 | On time 17:47 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h32 | 18:19 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01783 | On time 17:52 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h39 | 18:31 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00826 | On time 18:11 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h37 | 18:48 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04368 | On time 18:44 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h33 | 19:17 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00828 | On time 18:58 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h36 | 19:34 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00830 | On time 19:16 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h36 | 19:52 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04372 | On time 19:46 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h31 | 20:17 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01786 | On time 19:52 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h39 | 20:31 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00833 | On time 20:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h34 | 20:47 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00837 | On time 21:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h33 | 21:46 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21581 | On time 21:41 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h34 | 22:15 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01789 | On time 21:46 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h39 | 22:25 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00839 | On time 22:20 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h36 | 22:56 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04337 | 6:30 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h33 | 7:03 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00801 | 7:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h40 | 7:53 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21814 | 7:39 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h34 | 8:13 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01769 | 7:50 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h39 | 8:29 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00803 | 8:16 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h36 | 8:52 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04340 | 8:47 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h32 | 9:19 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00805 | 9:19 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h33 | 9:52 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04342 | 9:47 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h32 | 10:19 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01771 | 9:52 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h39 | 10:31 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00841 | 10:11 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h36 | 10:47 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04344 | 10:47 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h32 | 11:19 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00806 | 11:12 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h34 | 11:46 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04347 | 11:46 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h33 | 12:19 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01774 | 11:52 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h39 | 12:31 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00808 | 12:11 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h34 | 12:45 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04350 | 12:47 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h32 | 13:19 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00812 | 13:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h33 | 13:46 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04354 | 13:47 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h32 | 14:19 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01777 | 13:52 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h39 | 14:31 Ely station (ELY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY)
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Trains from Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 31m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 21:20 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough station (PBO) 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 Peterborough station (PBO) and Ely station (ELY)
Most Peterborough station (PBO) to Ely station (ELY) trains use the Peterborough to Ely station pair. Use this guide to compare Peterborough station (PBO) and Ely station (ELY) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Peterborough from Peterborough city centre
Peterborough train station facilities and services
Peterborough has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Peterborough.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Peterborough.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Peterborough.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peterborough: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Peterborough: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Peterborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone, 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: Yes.
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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