The average train between Swansea and Ely takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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.
Trains run hourly between Swansea and Ely. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ely. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Ely station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Swansea to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ely station.
Book your Swansea to Ely train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Swansea and Ely is 300.5 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 35m.