The cheapest and fastest trains from Soham station (SOJ) to Ely station (ELY)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Soham station (SOJ) 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 Soham station (SOJ) to Ely station (ELY) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 1 trains that leave Soham station (SOJ) for Ely station (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 8 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 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 coach and train for Soham station (SOJ) to Ely station (ELY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Soham station (SOJ) to Ely station (ELY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 8 km
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price |
39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Soham station (SOJ) to Ely station (ELY)
Trains from Soham station (SOJ) to Ely station (ELY) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:51, the last at 17:49. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 8m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 11:51 |
Last train 17:49 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Soham station (SOJ) to Ely station (ELY) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Soham station (SOJ) and Ely station (ELY) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Soham station (SOJ) to Ely station (ELY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Soham station (SOJ) 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 Soham station (SOJ) and Ely station (ELY)
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station is a single platform and has step free access from the car park and drop off to the platform. It also has step free access to the train as it is served by low floor trains which achieve a technical level boarding of a step smaller than 50mm.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Positioned at a height accessible to wheelchair users
- Ramp for train access: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement vehicles will pickup/set down at the station drop off layby on the turning circle at the front of the station.
- 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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