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Stansted to Ely Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Stansted to Ely, starting from £5.50 and averaging £19.20. The entire journey takes no more than 46 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
21:13 1 hour 22 minutes, 1 change Stansted Mountfitchet	22:35 Ely	Find Tickets
21:25 1 hour 10 minutes, 1 change Stansted Airport	22:35 Ely	Find Tickets
22:13 58 minutes, 1 change Stansted Mountfitchet	23:11 Ely	Find Tickets
22:14 57 minutes, Direct Stansted Airport	23:11 Ely	Find Tickets
22:21 1 hour 14 minutes, 2 change Stansted Mountfitchet	23:35 Ely	Find Tickets
22:25 1 hour 10 minutes, 1 change Stansted Airport	23:35 Paris	Find Tickets

Stansted to Ely Train Route Details

First train

05:20

Last train

23:21

Departure city

Stansted

Arrival city

Ely

Journey time

46 minutes

Distance

119 km

Price

£5.50*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Stansted to Ely

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Stansted to Ely can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Stansted to Ely, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Stansted to Ely ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Stansted to Ely more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Stansted to Ely train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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