How to travel from Swansea to Caerphilly

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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Caerphilly

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Caerphilly among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Caerphilly is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Caerphilly:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Caerphilly costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Swansea to Caerphilly is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Caerphilly take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swansea and Caerphilly including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Swansea to Caerphilly among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Swansea to Caerphilly

Travel to Caerphilly easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swansea to Caerphilly.

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There are 2 options to travel between Swansea and Caerphilly including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Caerphilly is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Caerphilly:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Caerphilly costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Swansea to Caerphilly is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Caerphilly take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 17m.

The distance from Swansea to Caerphilly is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from Swansea to Caerphilly is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Caerphilly as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swansea to Caerphilly:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Caerphilly station (CPH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swansea to Caerphilly, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Caerphilly by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Caerphilly by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Swansea to Caerphilly:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Swansea to Caerphilly often also extend their vacation to go to Bristol, Cardiff, Neath, London, Cardiff Central (CDF). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Caerphilly and these popular destinations at a great price.

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