The average bus between Swindon and Ely takes 9h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swindon to Ely. 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 3 times a day between Swindon and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Ely? 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 Swindon to Ely. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Ely station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Swindon to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
The distance between Swindon and Ely is 168.3 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a bus from Fleming Way to Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 6h 35m.