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Caerphilly Museum
Small local museum beside the castle, covering Caerphilly’s social and industrial past through objects, photos and community stories.
Cheapest price on Oct 27
$9
Average ticket price on Oct 27
$9
Fastest journey on Oct 27
19 m
Average journey duration on Oct 27
20 m
Trains on Oct 27
18
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Tue, Oct 27, we found 18 trains from Cardiff to Caerphilly, including 18 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 27 the direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Tue, Oct 27 the slowest trains will take 20 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.
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W43900
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W43966
W43977
Y62141
Y62121
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Y62109Trains from Cardiff to Caerphilly run on average 16 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 6 miles (11 km) |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Caerphilly trains for today, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:22 PM Cardiff | 0h20 | 11:42 PM Caerphilly | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 27 | |||||
W43966 | 6:12 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h20 | 6:32 AM Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43966 | 6:12 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h24 | 6:36 AM Energlyn & Churchill Park (ECP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43966 | 6:12 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h22 | 6:34 AM Aber (ABE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62109 | 6:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h23 | 7:01 AM Aber (ABE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62109 | 6:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h20 | 6:58 AM Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43900 | 6:44 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h25 | 7:09 AM Energlyn & Churchill Park (ECP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43900 | 6:44 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h21 | 7:05 AM Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43900 | 6:44 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h23 | 7:07 AM Aber (ABE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62141 | 7:08 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h22 | 7:30 AM Aber (ABE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62141 | 7:08 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h19 | 7:27 AM Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43910 | 7:14 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h22 | 7:36 AM Aber (ABE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43910 | 7:14 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h24 | 7:38 AM Energlyn & Churchill Park (ECP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43910 | 7:14 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h20 | 7:34 AM Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62121 | 7:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h22 | 8:00 AM Aber (ABE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62121 | 7:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h19 | 7:57 AM Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43930 | 7:44 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h24 | 8:08 AM Energlyn & Churchill Park (ECP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43977 | 8:14 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h25 | 8:39 AM Energlyn & Churchill Park (ECP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43949 | 8:43 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h26 | 9:09 AM Energlyn & Churchill Park (ECP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Small local museum beside the castle, covering Caerphilly’s social and industrial past through objects, photos and community stories.
Industrial heritage museum at a former colliery, with winding gear, exhibitions and insight into coal mining in the Rhymney Valley.
Community museum focused on the 1913 mining disaster and village history. A moving stop for understanding local heritage.
Large country park with lakes, woodland trails and views of the castle. Ideal for walking, birdwatching and a relaxed outdoor break.
Country park with lakeside paths, woodland and picnic areas close to town. Popular for easy walks and family-friendly green space.
Woodland ridge walk with a sculpture trail and wide valley views. A rewarding local favourite for hiking near Caerphilly.
Crumbly cow’s milk cheese from the Caerphilly area, prized for its fresh lemony centre and richer rind. It is one of Wales’s best-known traditional cheeses.
Welsh rarebit is toasted bread topped with a hot savoury cheese sauce, often made with ale and mustard. It is a classic pub and café dish across South Wales.
Glamorgan sausages are vegetarian cheese, leek and breadcrumb sausages from South Wales, commonly pan-fried. They are a longstanding local meat-free specialty.
Established Indian restaurant known locally for curries and tandoori dishes, with a comfortable sit-down atmosphere.
Popular casual restaurant and bar with pizzas, burgers and broad family-friendly choices in central Caerphilly.
Traditional pub near Caerphilly Castle serving Welsh classics, grills and hearty mains in a relaxed historic setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain reasonably priced for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Caerphilly Station -> Caerphilly Town Centre
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cardiff to Caerphilly trains use the Cardiff Central to Caerphilly station pair, with some services arriving at Aber. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Caerphilly train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Heath High Level is 4 km from Cardiff city centre. Public transport options include:
Heath High Level has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Heath High Level.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heath High Level: Parking.
Available at Heath High Level: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heath High Level: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. The station is not suitable for wheelchair or powered mobility scooter users. Platform 1 (to Rhymney) has a long, steep access ramp. Platform 2 (to Cardiff) is only accessible via 41 steps. Customers travelling from the Rhymney Valley are advised to alight at Cardiff Queen Street and return to Heath Low Level, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Caerphilly has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Caerphilly.
Ticket office support is available at Caerphilly. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Caerphilly: Parking.
Available at Caerphilly: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Caerphilly: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B2. Platform 1 (for Cardiff) has level access. Platform 2 (for Rhymney) is accessible only by a footbridge or by a steep ramp, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Low level/text public phones, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Aber has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Aber.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aber: Parking.
Available at Aber: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aber: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1. Wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and customers with reduced mobility may find the steep ramps leading from Nantgarw Road to both platforms difficult to negotiate, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine takes debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Energlyn & Churchill Park is 1 km from Caerphilly city centre. Public transport options include:
Energlyn & Churchill Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Energlyn & Churchill Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Energlyn & Churchill Park: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Energlyn & Churchill Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access is available to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a long moderately steep ramp. Step free access is available to Platform 2 (to Rhymney) from the car park on Llwyn-On Street. Both platforms are connected via a subway with a moderately steep footpath, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No.
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