Train from Ely to Stansted: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Ely to Stansted on 13 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
CrossCountryTrain
Ely
Stansted London Airport (STN)Cheapest
CrossCountryTrain
Ely
Stansted London Airport (STN)Fastest
Greater AngliaTrain
Ely
Stansted London Airport (STN)No tags
CrossCountryTrain
Ely
Stansted London Airport (STN)No tags
Greater AngliaTrain
Ely
Stansted London Airport (STN)No tags

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Get from Ely to Stansted

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
54mAverage duration
35 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ely to Stansted by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Ely to Stansted?

    The cheapest train tickets from Ely to Stansted start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Ely to Stansted?

    The average train journey time from Ely to Stansted is 54m, covering a distance of 35 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 44m and is operated by CrossCountry.

  3. Which train operators serve the Ely to Stansted route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Greater Anglia, CrossCountry.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Ely to Stansted?

    The earliest train from Ely to Stansted departs at 07:26. And the latest train departs at 20:03.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Ely to Stansted?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Ely to Stansted?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Ely to Stansted?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Greater Anglia, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Ely to Stansted?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Greater Anglia, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
10/12
£13
11/12
£15
Today
£17
13/12
£15
14/12
£13
15/12
£13
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17/12
£13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ely to Stansted was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £13

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

You can expect to pay from £13 to £23 for a train ticket from Ely to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-12-17.

Usually Greater Anglia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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