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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Ely is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Ely is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Ely. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ely. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Ely via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Swansea to Ely?

The distance between Swansea and Ely is 264 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Ely without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Swansea to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ely bus from?

Swansea to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ely train from?

Swansea to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Ely?

The best way to get from Swansea to Ely is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Swansea to Ely bus arrive?

Swansea to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Ely train arrive?

Swansea to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Ely is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Swansea to Ely.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 35m
£118–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
9h 10m
£51–123
Drive 222.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Elycar 222.2 mi
4h 20m
£55–79
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
8h 41m
£95–278
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Elytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
6h 39m
£146–225
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Swansea to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain
7h 23m
£123–206
Train, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain
8h 46m
£174–649

Swansea to Ely by train and subway

144Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.7 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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