How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Ely?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Ely start from R 545. The average price for this train route is around R 968. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Ely?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Ely is 2h 27m, covering a distance of 148 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 22m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Ely route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Ely?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Ely departs at 07:22. And the latest train departs at 20:22.

Train Birmingham to Ely from R 524

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Ely on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	2h 30m	09:52	Ely	Cheapest
Train	08:22	Birmingham New Street	2h 27m	10:49	Ely	Fastest
Train	09:22	Birmingham New Street	2h 27m	11:49	Ely	No tags
Train	10:21	Birmingham New Street	2h 28m	12:49	Ely	No tags
Train	11:22	Birmingham New Street	2h 27m	13:49	Ely	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:49 AM GMT.

Get from Birmingham to Ely

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 545, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 27mAverage duration

148 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at R 545

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Ely by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Ely?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Ely start from R 545. The average price for this train route is around R 968. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Ely?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Ely is 2h 27m, covering a distance of 148 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 22m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Ely route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Ely?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Ely departs at 07:22. And the latest train departs at 20:22.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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11/12

R 704

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R 704

13/12

R 541

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R 609

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R 609

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Ely was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 541

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Ely as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 541 to R 1 956 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Ely based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 541, which is on 2025-12-13.