The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Caerphilly station (CPH)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Caerphilly station (CPH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Caerphilly station (CPH) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 6 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Caerphilly station (CPH) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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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G57340Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Caerphilly station (CPH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Caerphilly station (CPH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. 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 train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 11 km
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51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cardiff Central (CDF) to Caerphilly station (CPH) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h20 | 17:01 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
G57338 | On time 06:04 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h21 | 06:25 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G56479 | On time 06:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h20 | 06:42 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57340 | On time 06:34 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h21 | 06:55 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57733 | On time 06:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h20 | 07:01 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G56484 | On time 06:52 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h20 | 07:12 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57343 | On time 07:04 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h18 | 07:22 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Caerphilly station (CPH)
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 04:34 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Caerphilly station (CPH) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Caerphilly station (CPH) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and Caerphilly station (CPH)
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:30 - 12:50 Sunday Closed
- Type of shops available: Convenience store
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near the station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station adjacent to taxi rank
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