Trains from Ely to Edinburgh

Ely to Edinburgh train information

There are a lot of train operators across the United Kingdom & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you are able to see the trains between Ely in England to Edinburgh in Scotland as well as the train operator for this journey.

There are 282 miles from Ely to Edinburgh. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Edinburgh from Ely, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.

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 Edinburgh train tickets

Ely - Edinburgh prices calendar

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

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

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Buying your train from Ely to Edinburgh in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £61 when booking your ticket 15 days in advance which is 39% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Ely to Edinburgh trains

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

Discount Ely - Edinburgh train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Ely Edinburgh train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Ely to Edinburgh? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Ely Edinburgh ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Ely to Edinburgh (one way journey).

How much does a railcard cost?

The cost to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most train fares for a complete year.

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