Trains from Ely to Cambridge

Ely to Cambridge train information

Which operators can I use?

There are many train companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you can see the trains from Ely in England to Cambridge in England as well as the train operator for this journey.

How far is it by train?

There are 16 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Ely to Cambridge is approximately 0h18m. Taking the train is often the quickest option to get to Cambridge from Ely, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving your car or flying.

How much does it costs?

Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Ely to Cambridge train tickets

Ely - Cambridge prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Ely to Cambridge by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Ely - Cambridge: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

Overall, the earlier you purchase your ticket, the cheaper it gets but there can be some exceptions. We gathered the offers from the last six months in order to understand the best time to purchase your train tickets Ely to Cambridge. The figures show that booking your train from Ely to Cambridge in advance is not always the best option.

We found trains at £3 when booking 1 day in advance while you will have to pay a minimum of £5 if you get your ticket 7 days in advance. Thus, based on our data, the best time to purchase your seat is 1 day in advance as it is 39% cheaper than 7 days in advance.

Best prices for Ely to Cambridge trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Ely and Cambridge by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cambridge to Ely and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Ely - Cambridge train tickets

National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you might want to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to make great savings for your Ely Cambridge train ticket.

Why should I buy a railcard?

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to estimate the number of journeys you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, the discount on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Ely Cambridge ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make on average 2 trips from Cambridge to Ely (one way trip) with your railcard to start saving money.

What is the cost of a railcard?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey