Norwich → Ely(camb)
Live train times from Norwich to Ely(camb), with around 30 direct services per day and a fastest typical journey of 49m. Operated by East Midlands Railway and Greater Anglia. Currently 50% of services are running on time today.
Based on the last 29 days of timetable data
Today's performance
28-day performance
Typical calling pattern
Trains from Norwich to Ely(camb) are non-stop on the fastest services, taking 00:49. Most services call at one or two of Brundall, Stowmarket, Diss. Slow services (02:30 typical) stop at up to 20 intermediate stations.
Which operator is most reliable on this route?
East Midlands Railway runs the majority of direct services from Norwich to Ely(camb). Over the last 30 days, 60% of East Midlands Railway's services on this route ran on time, with an average delay of 7.4 minutes and a cancellation rate of 2.7%. Greater Anglia sees lower on-time performance (60%) but runs fewer services.
Why take the train?
The straight-line distance from Norwich to Ely(camb) is around 47 miles. By train the journey takes 00:49; the equivalent drive is typically 2h 04m to 2h 41m depending on traffic, plus 30 minutes of city-centre parking. National Rail publishes average CO₂ emissions of ~35g per passenger-km for electric intercity trains — for this route that's roughly 2.6 kg CO₂ per passenger. The same trip in a petrol car with one occupant emits around 12.8 kg. Two passengers by train equals the per-person footprint of one passenger by car.
Delay Repay
Delay Repay for this route
All operators on this route participate in the National Rail Delay Repay scheme. East Midlands Railway operates the DR15 scheme (15–29 min: 25%, 30–59 min: 50%, 60+ min: 100%). Claims can be made within 28 days of travel. Use Railly's Delay Repay calculator to check eligibility and pre-fill the operator's claim form.
Travel tips for this route
East Midlands Railway and Greater Anglia services from Norwich to Ely(camb) can be busy around 16:00. Avoid the 16:00 peak if you can — the 00:00–04:00 services are typically 28% less crowded. Off-peak return tickets are valid on any train after 09:30 on weekdays, all day weekends. The first train is at 04:30 and the last at 22:45. If your train is delayed by 15 minutes or more, you can claim Delay Repay compensation directly from the operator.