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Birmingham to Ely Train Route Details

First train
05:22

Last train
20:22

Journey time
2 ساعات 22 دقائق

Distance
147 km

Price
€ 16.81*
How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Ely

Traveling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham to Ely can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham to Ely, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham to Ely ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Birmingham to Ely more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Birmingham to Ely train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-peak & Super Off-peak tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.

Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.

Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.

Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.








