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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Caerphilly
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
26 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Caerphilly is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Caerphilly will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cardiff for Caerphilly on Wed, Mar 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 18 the direct buses cover the 11 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 26 m .
On Wed, Mar 18 the slowest buses will take 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Caerphilly
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Caerphilly among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 6 miles (11 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$8 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Caerphilly bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Caerphilly buses for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:25 AM Cardiff | 0h26 | 6:51 AM Caerphilly Library / The Twyn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:35 AM Cardiff | 0h26 | 8:01 AM Caerphilly Library / The Twyn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:45 AM Cardiff | 0h28 | 9:13 AM Caerphilly Library / The Twyn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:55 AM Cardiff | 0h26 | 10:21 AM Caerphilly Library / The Twyn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:58 AM Cardiff | 0h26 | 11:24 AM Caerphilly Library / The Twyn | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Caerphilly
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Buses from Cardiff to Caerphilly run on average 13 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:34, the last at 23:39. The fastest bus covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 43m.
Distance 6 miles (11 km) |
Average bus duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 43m |
First bus 05:34 |
Last bus 23:39 |
Cheapest month Dec |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Mon |
Least busy day Thu |
Bus providers: Stagecoach South Wales, Newport Bus from Cardiff to CaerphillyYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Caerphilly with Stagecoach South Wales, Newport Bus for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Caerphilly
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