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Trains from Ely (ELY) to Colchester Town (CET)

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19

train journeys
per day

44

miles (71 kms)

1hrs 31 mins

fastest journey

06:19 / 00:13

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Ely (ELY) to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Ely and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ely to Colchester Town is approximately 44 miles (71 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 38 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Ely and Colchester Town.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ely to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 31 mins.

Journeys from Ely to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:19
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    09:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:08
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    09:47
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:31
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:38
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    11:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:22
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    11:47
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:32
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    12:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:37
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:22
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    13:47
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:32
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    14:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:37
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    15:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:27
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    15:47
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:31
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    16:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:36
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    17:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    16:31
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    18:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    16:36
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    19:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    18:30
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    20:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    18:49
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    21:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    20:32
    1 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    22:03
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    23:14
    7 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    06:27
    Ely
    Colchester Town
    Ely to Colchester Town

About Ely Station

Station name Ely (ELY)
Address Ely station, Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ely and Colchester Town

The travel time between Ely and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 38 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 31 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ely and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:19, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:13.

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Amenities on trains between Ely and Colchester Town can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ely & Colchester Town. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Ely and Colchester Town.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Ely and Colchester Town, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.