The average train between Ely and Swindon takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely to Swindon. 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 every 30 minutes between Ely and Swindon. 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 Swindon at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Swindon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Ely to Swindon train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Swindon train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Ely to Swindon train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ely and Swindon is 168.3 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Swindon via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 31m.