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 £2 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ely is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ely?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff Bridge KR and arriving at Howell Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ely?

The distance between Cardiff and Ely is 4 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 bus which takes 17 min and costs £2.

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

The bus from Cardiff Bridge KR to Howell Road takes 17 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ely bus from?

Cardiff to Ely bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Cardiff Bridge KR station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ely bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ely bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Howell Road station.

Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Ely.

Cardiff to Ely - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Ely by bus, taxi, or foot

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Cardiff to Ely by bus

2820Weekly Buses

17 minAverage Duration

£2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

Adventure Travel operates a bus from Cardiff Bridge KR to Howell Road every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 17 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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