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 £35 - £100 and takes 7h 50m.

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

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

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 50m.

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 4h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ely?

The distance between Cardiff and Ely is 219 miles. The road distance is 190 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 4h 1m and costs £95 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 4h 1m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 50m.

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 47m to drive from Cardiff to Ely.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

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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

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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 / ...
4h 1m
£97–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
7h 50m
£40–100
Drive 188.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Elycar 188.9 mi
3h 47m
£47–67
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
7h 16m
£74–293
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 14m
£116–168
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
7h 3m
£80–231
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 52m
£202–501
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
8h 5m
£128–739

Cardiff to Ely by train and subway

191Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.3 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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 4h 1m. 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 50m.

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