The average train between Ely and Swansea takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Swansea. 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 hourly between Ely and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Swansea at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Swansea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Ely to Swansea train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Swansea train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Ely to Swansea train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ely and Swansea is 300.5 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Swansea via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 53m.