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Ely
- Onward Travel
- London / Stansted Airport
- Cambridge
- Norwich
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
Facilities
Disabled access
Parking available
Public toilets
Food & drink available
Things to do in Ely All Activities
The Hereward Way – walking route
A long-distance walking route using the Fenland rights of way…
Read moreWe 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.
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