How to travel from Saint Davids to Ely, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Ely is around 492km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Ely by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ElySaint Davids if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Wilmslow then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG).

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    £320($375)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Cambridge Parkside and then to Market Street.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ely.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance492km (306 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Ely

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Ely by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £85 ($100).

The distance between Saint Davids and Ely is around 492km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 382km (237 miles)

It takes around 11h 50m to get from Saint Davids and Ely by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Ely is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £85 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Ely. We recommend that you drive to Ely. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Davids and Ely. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, Cambridge Parkside and Drummer St Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

National Express, FlixBus and Stagecoach East run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Ely. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Wilmslow then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG). instead which will take 8h 10m.

The closest major airport to Ely is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Ely. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Davids and Ely. The distance is around 492km (306 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Ely is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around £24 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Ely

Transport options from Saint Davids to Ely
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
8h 10m
£320($375)
5 times a day701km (436 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
£24($28)
twice daily604km (376 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£85($100)
on demand492km (306 miles)

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Airports near Ely

The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Ely
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Ely
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Ely