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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Cardiff is to bus which costs £21 - £95 and takes 6h 55m.

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 - £170.

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 6h 55m.

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 - £170.

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 FlixBus, 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 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £95 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Ely to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ely to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 46m to drive from Ely to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 CrossKings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 45m
£61–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk990
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
6h 55m
£22–92
Drive 189 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Cardiff189 mi
3h 46m
£47–68
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)STN - CWL
6h 19m
£79–231
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 7m
£48–168
Train via Birmingham #2
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
6h 9m
£60–168
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)STN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 48m
£72–180
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to Norwich
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)NWI - CWL
7h 44m
£192–584

Ely to Cardiff by train and subway

201Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest 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 6h 55m.

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