The train between Cardiff and Ely takes 3h 38m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Cardiff and Ely. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 38m.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ely. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Ely station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Cardiff to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Ely train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Ely station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Ely is 257.1 km. The road distance is 305 km.
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 3h 38m.