Ely

Ely railway station is the final station on the Hereward Line, serving the Cathedral city of Ely, Cambridgeshire.

The Isle of Ely was the stronghold held for a time for Hereward the Wake against William the Conqueror.

The station is a major interchange for east-west rail services for local and long distance travel as well as access to the entire East Anglia rail network.

The station is managed by Greater Anglia and consists of 3 platforms accessed by an underground pedestrian ramp. Facilities include accessible toilets, a cafe/coffee shop, food outlets, vending machines and waiting rooms on each platform.

The station is an easy 15-minute walk to the centre of this “pocket city” which has much to offer.

Station Information

Onward Travel

  • London / Stansted Airport
  • Cambridge
  • Norwich
  • Ipswich

Address

Ely station
Station Road
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4BS

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Facilities

Disabled access
Parking available
Public toilets
Food & drink available

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Things to do in Ely

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The Hereward Way – walking route

A long-distance walking route using the Fenland rights of way…

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Ely Museum

Come and explore the heritage of Ely and the surrounding…

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We encourage and support Adopters

The Ely Plant Spotters are station staff adopters. Adopters agree a simple programme of works every year. This includes making sure the station is clean and tidy, checking that information is up to date and managing areas that have become overgrown.

Greater Anglia is a member of our Hereward Community Rail Partnership and is keen to encourage and support adopters at their stations.

Latest news

11 Sep 2025

Hereward CRP new line guide

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28 Aug 2025

Greater Anglia funds minibus service to connect railway station and Welney wetland centre

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8 Aug 2025

Hereward CRP Tourism Taster Day in Peterborough

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4 Aug 2025

Special commemorative plaque unveiled at Ely station as part of Railway 200 celebrations

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