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Compare coach and train for Caerphilly to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caerphilly to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 149 km
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£94 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Caerphilly to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Caerphilly to Plymouth trains for today, Monday 30 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 13:29 Caerphilly | 4h03 | 17:32 Plymouth | 1 change | |
| 17:29 Caerphilly | 4h14 | 21:43 Plymouth | 1 change | |
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Why should you book Caerphilly to Plymouth trains with Omio?
Great Western Railway as well as Transport for Wales offer trains services from Caerphilly to Plymouth.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Caerphilly to Plymouth.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Caerphilly to Plymouth.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Caerphilly to Plymouth.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Caerphilly to Plymouth.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Caerphilly to Plymouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Caerphilly to Plymouth run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £94 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 18:48. The fastest train covers the 149 km distance in 4h 0m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £29
Distance 149 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £94 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 18:48 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £29
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales from Caerphilly to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Caerphilly and Plymouth from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 38m
Cheapest Price
£80
Great Western Railway frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Transport for Wales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
£94
Transport for Wales frequency
6 a day
FAQs: Caerphilly to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caerphilly to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Caerphilly to Plymouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £94, while the average price tends to be around £94.
The train journey from Caerphilly to Plymouth covers a distance of 149 km and takes approximately 4h 0m. Trains run 17 per day.
The train distance from Caerphilly to Plymouth is 149 km.
The first train from Caerphilly to Plymouth leaves at 4:54.
The last train from Caerphilly to Plymouth departs at 18:48.
Trains from Caerphilly to Plymouth run approximately 17 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Caerphilly to Plymouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Caerphilly to Plymouth.
To get from Caerphilly to Plymouth, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Caerphilly to Plymouth.
The train station in Caerphilly that goes to Plymouth is Energlyn & Churchill Park (ECP), and it arrives at Plymouth station (PLY).
The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Plymouth is by coach, costing approximately £29.
Booking trains from Caerphilly to Plymouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Caerphilly to Plymouth offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the picturesque landscapes of South Wales, the Severn Estuary, and parts of the West Country, showcasing rolling hills, coastal views, and charming countryside scenery.
A day trip from Caerphilly to Plymouth is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 0m. There are 17 train services per day, covering a distance of 149 km.
To fully experience Plymouth's historic sites, waterfront attractions, and vibrant cultural scene, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Caerphilly to Plymouth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Caerphilly and Plymouth
Caerphilly
Plymouth
The major train station for departures in Caerphilly is Energlyn & Churchill Park. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Energlyn & Churchill Park for your trip from Caerphilly to Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmAccessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Energlyn & Churchill Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside the entrance to the station car park
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Aber
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use the bus stops under the bridge on Nantgarw Road
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:30 - 12:50 Sunday Closed
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Convenience store
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near the station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Caerphilly
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station adjacent to taxi rank
The major train station for arrivals in Plymouth is Plymouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your journey to Plymouth from Caerphilly.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Plymouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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