Carlisle to Ely Train Tickets & Timetables

Carlisle Train Station to Elyby train on average takes 5 hrs 33 mins

Carlisle Train Station to Ely one way only

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Trains depart every 17 minutes
First train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 05:52
Last train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 17:32

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Carlisle to Ely train times

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Station Message

The lifts between platform 3 and the footbridge are currently out of order at Carlisle station.

Carlisle Train Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Validators on gates only. Ticket machines and booking office for pre purchased collection and only ticket machines for purchase
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for VT
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  Seating available on all platforms with waiting rooms throughout.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Carlisle station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Newsagent
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
  ScotRail rail replacement transport will pick up / drop off at The Halston Hotel on Warwick Road.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://avantiwestcoast.missingx.com/
  
  0345 528 0253
- Available
  
  Yes
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.
  Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
  Name: Carlisle Car Park 1
  Spaces: 160
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 9
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £166.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £5.50
  Sunday: £5.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website. Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  For information on how to get to the car park, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website.
  Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
  Eco-friendly car hire available from this station. Click here for more information.
  
  Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
  Name: Carlisle Car Park 2
  Spaces: 75
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 4
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £166.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £5.50
  Sunday: £5.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website. Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  16
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platform 8.
- Annotation
  
  Space for 16 cycles on Platform 8.
  8 x hoops on platform 8 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces)
- Type
  
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Passenger Assist meeting point is the information kiosk in the booking hall. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
  Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Station Message

Car park closure dates

Please be advised that the car park at Ely station will be closing for rail replacement operations on the below dates. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

3rd October 4th October 10th October 11th October 17h October 18th October 31st October 1st November

Ely facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/tickets-fares/find-right-ticket-you/season-tickets/smartcard
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for LE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms, they are available until 23.00 hrs.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Post box is located on Platform 1
- Tourist Information
  
  No
  
  Ely town centre
- Atm Machine
  
  No
  
  Nearest ATM is at Tesco which is across the car park
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Newsagent on platform 1. Large Tesco supermarket next door to the main car park
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Replacement transport stop at station entrance
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms, they are available until 23.00 hrs.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  On each platform
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: Saba Park Services U K Limited
  Name: Station Car Park
  Spaces: 131
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 7
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.sabaparking.co.uk
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £8.80
  Per Hour: £1.20
  Daily: £10.00
  Weekly: £40.00
  Monthly: £144.00
  Three Monthly: £389.00
  Annual: £1,400.00
  Saturday: £6.70
  Sunday: £6.70
  Note:
  £10.00 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
  £64.00 Flexi ticket
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: Saba Park Services U K Limited
  Name: Premium Bay
  Spaces: 4
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 0
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.sabaparking.co.uk
  Charges
  Annual: £2,100.00
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  330
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  In station car park
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 028 28 78
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during train service hours. Booking is recommended.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 05:15 to 01:00
  Sun 08:00 to 01:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Step Free Access
  
  This station has step free access to all platforms via a ramped subway.
  This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
  Assistance meeting point is the Ticket Office when open or the Supervisor's office on platform 1
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Carlisle Train Stationto ElyFrom £53.50

Carlisle Train Station to Elyby train on average takes 5 hrs 33 mins

Carlisle Train Station to Ely one way only

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