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Retford to Ely Train Route Details

First train
First train
15:07
Last train
Last train
21:07
Departure city
Departure city
Retford
Arrival city
Arrival city
Ely
Journey time
Journey time
2h 50m
Distance
Distance
131 km
Price
Price
€68.48*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

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15:07
1h 45m, 1 change
Retford
16:52
Ely
LNERCrossCountry
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16:17
2h 2m, 1 change
Retford
18:19
Ely
Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railway
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17:07
1h 41m, 1 change
Retford
18:48
Ely
LNERCrossCountry
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19:07
1h 40m, 1 change
Retford
20:47
Ely
LNERCrossCountry
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20:17
1h 58m, 1 change
Retford
22:15
Ely
Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railway
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21:09
1h 47m, 1 change
Retford
22:56
Paris
LNERCrossCountry
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Ticket prices for Retford to Ely typically cost around €68.48, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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