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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Swansea is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Swansea via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Ely to Swansea?

The distance between Ely and Swansea is 264 miles. The road distance is 220.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ely to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Ely to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Ely to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Swansea bus from?

Ely to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Swansea train from?

Ely to Swansea train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Swansea?

The best way to get from Ely to Swansea is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Ely to Swansea bus arrive?

Ely to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Ely to Swansea train arrive?

Ely to Swansea train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ely to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Swansea is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Ely to Swansea.

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

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Where can I stay near Swansea?

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Ely to Swansea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ely to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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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 Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 51m
£116–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
9h 24m
£43–69
Drive 218.9 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Swanseacar 218.9 mi
4h 24m
£54–78
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain
6h 21m
£113–188
Train via Birmingham #2
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain
7h 34m
£100–178

Ely to Swansea by train and subway

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4h 51mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.7 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Ely to Swansea via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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