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Ely live departures

Next trains leaving Ely (ELY), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.

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About this board

Ely is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code ELY. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.

In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Ely handled 2,299,024 passenger entries and exits, ranking 256th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Cambridge (1,106,130 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.

Fares out of Ely usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.

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Ely station FAQs

What is the station code for Ely?

The three-letter CRS code for Ely is ELY. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.

How current is the Ely departure board?

The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Ely itself.

How busy is Ely station?

Ely recorded 2,299,024 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 256th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Cambridge.

Which stations are closest to Ely?

The nearest station is Soham, about 7.6 km away in a straight line. Littleport (8.7 km) and Shippea Hill (10.8 km) are also close.

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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.