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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ely is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 47m.

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 £95 - £210.

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 £95 - £210.

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 train from?

Cardiff to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central 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 47m 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 789+ hotels available in Ely.

Cardiff to Ely - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Ely by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 38m
£96–205
Drive 189 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Elycar 189 mi
3h 47m
£47–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
6h 28m
£65–145
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
6h 52m
£83–219
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 8m
£116–166
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain
7h 14m
£127–740
Fly Cardiff Airport to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain
7h 59m
£274–764
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
6h 57m
£75–263

Cardiff to Ely by train and subway

196Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.3 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.

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