There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Ely by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2h 43m£64–119Drive 122.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to Elycar 122.5 mi
2h 25m£31–44Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Elytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 30m£88–142
Swindon to Ely by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Ely is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Ely is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Ely. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Ely via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Swindon and Ely is 151 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Ely without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 43m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Swindon to Ely, including transfers.
Swindon to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Ely is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Swindon to Ely.
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Ely, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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