Ely to Swansea train with Cross Country

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1,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely to Swansea

Showing times and prices for 28 Nov

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

To travel from Ely to Swansea you need to make at least 2 changes.

Cross Country
21:1711h41
Ely
08:58Swansea
£2681One-way
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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Coach

£149

Average Price

£27

Average Price

Cheapest

8h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

7h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 15m

Average total duration

12h 45m

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30m

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Compare prices and tickets Ely to Swansea by train or coach

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ely to Swansea

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27

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.

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
11h 41m
Cheapest Price
£268
Cross Country frequency
1 a day

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.

FAQs
To fully experience Swansea, including its beautiful beaches, cultural attractions like the National Waterfront Museum, and nearby natural landscapes such as the Gower Peninsula, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.
Booking trains from Ely to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Ely to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £149, while the average price tends to be around £149.
The train distance from Ely to Swansea is 300 km.
A day trip from Ely to Swansea is not feasible due to the journey duration of 7h 42m. Trains run 4 times per day over a distance of 300 km.
The train journey from Ely to Swansea covers a distance of 300 km and takes approximately 7h 42m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Swansea is by coach, costing approximately £27.
To get from Ely to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Ely to Swansea leaves at 3:38.
The last train from Ely to Swansea departs at 20:18.
The train station in Ely that goes to Swansea is Ely station (ELY), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
Trains from Ely to Swansea run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ely to Swansea.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ely to Swansea.
There is no night train service from Ely to Swansea.
Yes, you can take the train from Ely to Swansea.
The train journey from Ely to Swansea offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Cotswolds and the rolling hills of South Wales, providing travellers with a visually pleasing experience.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ely and Swansea

Ely
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Ely is Ely. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ely for your trip from Ely to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: In station car park
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Ely
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at station entrance

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