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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Parkside and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Ely to Cardiff?

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

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

The best way to get from Ely to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Ely to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ely to Cardiff train from?

Ely to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ely to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Ely to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ely to Cardiff train arrive?

Ely to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ely to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Cardiff is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Ely to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 45m
£62–154
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 5m
£34–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
7h 20m
£38–96
Drive 189 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Cardiffcar 189 mi
3h 47m
£47–67
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 51m
£67–200
Train via Birmingham #2
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 11m
£46–185
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
6h 28m
£74–251
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NWI - CWL
7h 45m
£251–634

Ely to Cardiff by train and subway

205Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.4 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Cardiff Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Sophia Gardens via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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