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How to get fromSwansea to Elyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    4h 34m
    £112–204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    9h 25m
    £47–75

  3. Drive  222.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Elycar car 222.2 mi
    4h 20m
    £55–79

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Elytrain train Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
    6h 45m
    £114–193

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain train
    7h 23m
    £100–178

Swansea to Ely by bus and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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 34m. 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 25m.

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