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Birmingham to Ely Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Birmingham to Ely, starting from €16.73 and averaging €16.73. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 23m. 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
05:19 2h 34m, Direct Birmingham New Street	07:53 Ely	Find Tickets
06:22 2h 30m, Direct Birmingham New Street	08:52 Ely	Find Tickets
07:22 2h 30m, Direct Birmingham New Street	09:52 Ely	Find Tickets
08:21 2h 26m, Direct Birmingham New Street	10:47 Ely	Find Tickets
09:22 2h 23m, Direct Birmingham New Street	11:45 Ely	Find Tickets
10:22 2h 23m, Direct Birmingham New Street	12:45 Paris	Find Tickets

Birmingham to Ely Train Route Details

First train

05:19

Last train

20:22

Departure city

Birmingham

Arrival city

Ely

Journey time

2h 23m

Distance

147 km

Price

€16.73*

Train operators

CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham to Ely, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham to Ely ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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