Cardiff to Ely Buses

Cardiff to Ely buses

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The average bus between Cardiff and Ely takes 9h 59m and the fastest bus takes 7h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 59m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: 4 times a day
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Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...

7h 50m

£38–60

Cardiff to Ely bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Ely. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:25 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 4:35 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
4:30 PM → 10:10 AM
Arrives next day
17h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:10 AM
7h 45m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 4:35 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:10 AM
7h 45m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 4:35 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:10 AM
7h 45m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 4:35 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:10 AM
7h 45m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 4:35 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:40 AM → 12:10 PM
8h 30m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 30m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:28 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes

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