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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Cardiff takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is an hourly train service 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.

4h 12m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 49m
£95–211

Ely to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 217.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Cardiff Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 49m.

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