Swansea to Ely Trains

Trip Overview

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.

5h 1m
Duration: 263 mi
Distance: £136
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 34m

£112–204

Swansea to Ely train times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:22 PM → 7:06 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 8:03 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
4:22 PM → 9:03 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
5:22 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:46 AM → 9:03 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
4:59 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:29 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:56 AM → 9:03 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
6:23 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:37 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:37 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:46 AM → 9:03 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
4:59 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:29 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:46 AM → 9:03 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
4:59 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:29 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:46 AM → 9:03 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
4:59 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:29 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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