The average bus between Ely and Cardiff takes 9h 3m and the fastest bus takes 8h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ely to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Ely and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ely to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Cardiff station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Ely to Cardiff bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Parkside station.
Ely to Cardiff bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Ely and Cardiff is 257.1 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Sophia Gardens via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 30m.