The average train between Swindon and Ely takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Swindon 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 hourly between Swindon and Ely. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Ely. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Ely station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Swindon to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ely station.
Book your Swindon to Ely train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Swindon and Ely is 168.3 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 39m.