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Compare coach and train for Bridgend to Caerphilly
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgend to Caerphilly among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 26 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£23 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bridgend to Caerphilly:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Caerphilly costing on average £23.
Other travel options to Caerphilly take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-16.93. The journey takes 44m versus 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Compare prices and tickets Bridgend to Caerphilly by coach or train
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Why should you book Bridgend to Caerphilly trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Bridgend to Caerphilly.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Bridgend to Caerphilly.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Bridgend to Caerphilly.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgend to Caerphilly
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bridgend to Caerphilly run on average 15 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 42m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 22:53 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bridgend to Caerphilly trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bridgend and Caerphilly from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway
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FAQs: Bridgend to Caerphilly train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgend 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bridgend and Caerphilly
Most Bridgend to Caerphilly trains use the Bridgend to Caerphilly station pair, with some services arriving at Aber. Use this guide to compare Bridgend and Caerphilly train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bridgend station do trains to Caerphilly leave from?
Getting to Bridgend from Bridgend city centre
Bridgend train station facilities and services
Bridgend has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bridgend.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bridgend.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bridgend: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bridgend: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. All platforms are accessible and are connected via a footbridge with lifts, 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(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Caerphilly station do trains from Bridgend arrive at?
Getting to Caerphilly from Caerphilly city centre
Caerphilly train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Caerphilly.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Caerphilly: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Caerphilly: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Aber from Caerphilly city centre
Aber train station facilities and services
Aber has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Aber.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aber: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Aber: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Energlyn & Churchill Park from Caerphilly city centre
Energlyn & Churchill Park is 1 km from Caerphilly city centre. Public transport options include:
Energlyn & Churchill Park train station facilities and services
Energlyn & Churchill Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Energlyn & Churchill Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Energlyn & Churchill Park: Parking.
Accessibility
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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