4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Caerphilly
Cheapest price
zł31
Average price
zł31
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
43 m
Buses per day
1
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 zł31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł31.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cardiff for Caerphilly on Mon, Aug 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 11 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 43 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 43 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.
9:22 AM0h43Cardiff10:05 AMCaerphillyzł311One-way0 transfers
- 9:22 AM0h43Cardiff10:05 AMCaerphillyzł311One-way0 transfers
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 bus with prices starting from zł30. 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 bus costs an average of zł30, and a train costs an average of zł30.
Distance: 6 miles (11 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł31 Average price Cheapest | zł31 Average price | zł12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Caerphilly:
A bus is zł0.05 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Caerphilly costing on average zł31.
Other travel options to Caerphilly take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
You'll arrive about -1h -18m sooner (46m by bus vs 28m by car) and save roughly zł-18.35 compared to fuel and tolls (zł31 vs zł12). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Stagecoach South Wales.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Cardiff to Caerphilly Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 06:51AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł31 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price zł30 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:13AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 09:22AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price zł31 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:54AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:21AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:54AM | Arrival Time 11:19AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:58AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:54AM | Arrival Time 12:19PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:58AM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:54PM | Arrival Time 01:19PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:58PM | Arrival Time 01:24PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 01:54PM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 02:54PM | Arrival Time 03:19PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 03:54PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 04:54PM | Arrival Time 05:19PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 05:54PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 06:54PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:04PM | Arrival Time 09:34PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł18 |
Live departures
Cardiff to Caerphilly bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Caerphilly buses for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9:04 PM Cardiff | 0h30 | 9:34 PM Caerphilly Library / The Twyn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
| 9:22 AM Cardiff | 0h43 | 10:05 AM Caerphilly | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Caerphilly
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Buses from Cardiff to Caerphilly run on average 15 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł30 but you can travel from only zł30 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:34, the last at 23:53. The fastest bus covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 43m.
Distance 6 miles (11 km) |
Average bus duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price zł30 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 43m |
First bus 5:34 AM |
Last bus 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: Stagecoach South Wales from Cardiff to CaerphillyYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Caerphilly with Stagecoach South Wales for as low as zł30. 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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