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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ely takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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.

4h
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 2m
£97–216

Cardiff to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 217.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 2m.

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