What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ely?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ely is to bus which costs £20 - £85 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ely?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ely is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ely. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ely. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ely via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ely?

The distance between Cardiff and Ely is 219 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Ely without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ely without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £65 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Ely?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cardiff to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ely bus from?

Cardiff to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ely train from?

Cardiff to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ely?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ely is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £85 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ely bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ely train arrive?

Cardiff to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ely is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Ely.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Ely?

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Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 775+ hotels available in Ely.

Cardiff to Ely - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Ely by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to ElyLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 38m
£68–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside727 / ...
7h 51m
£20–85
Drive 189 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ely189 mi
3h 46m
£47–68
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)BRS - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
6h 46m
£86–199
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ElyBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 5m
£56–176
Train via Birmingham #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Ely
6h 26m
£64–173
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CWL - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
6h 55m
£74–217
Fly Cardiff Airport to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)CWL - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Ely
7h 40m
£192–586
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)BRS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Ely
7h 5m
£114–638

Cardiff to Ely by train and subway

193Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.4 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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