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 £45 - £120 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £70.

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 25m.

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 50m.

How far is it from Ely to Cardiff?

The distance between Ely and Cardiff is 219 miles. The road distance is 189.9 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 50m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 50m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 25m.

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 48m 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

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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 50m
£93–197
Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Cardiffcar 188.8 mi
3h 48m
£46–67
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 25m
£48–111
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
11h 12m
£75–242
Train via Birmingham
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 7m
£120–170
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 42m
£81–221
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
6h 40m
£153–961
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NWI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 30m
£129–360

Ely to Cardiff by train and subway

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.3 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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 50m. 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 25m.

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