The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely to Swansea
Cheapest price
£268
Average price
£268
Fastest journey
11 h 41 m
Average duration
11 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ely to Swansea will cost around £268 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £268.
To travel from Ely to Swansea you need to make at least 2 changes.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ely to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ely to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £149.
Distance: 300 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£149 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 12m Average total duration Fastest 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely to Swansea
Trains from Ely to Swansea run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £149 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 300 km distance in 7h 42m.
Distance 300 km |
Average train duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £149 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 42m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Ely to Swansea trainsCross Country trains will get you between Ely and Swansea from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ely to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely to Swansea by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ely and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In station car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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