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Overview: Train from Liverpool to Caerphilly
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Caerphilly run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 3h 45m.
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 £20
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 19:08 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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 £20
Frequently asked questions about your Liverpool to Caerphilly trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Liverpool to Caerphilly.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to Caerphilly can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £54, while the average price tends to be around £54.
The train journey from Liverpool to Caerphilly covers a distance of 205 km and takes approximately 3h 45m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool to Caerphilly is 205 km.
The first train from Liverpool to Caerphilly leaves at 6:03.
The last train from Liverpool to Caerphilly departs at 19:08.
Trains from Liverpool to Caerphilly run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool to Caerphilly.
Why should you book Liverpool to Caerphilly trains with Omio?
Transport for Wales operates all trains services from Liverpool to Caerphilly.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Liverpool to Caerphilly.
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Train companies: Transport for Wales from Liverpool to Caerphilly trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Liverpool and Caerphilly from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transport for Wales Duration
3h 45m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
£54
Transport for Wales frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Liverpool and Caerphilly
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool to Caerphilly.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to Caerphilly.
Complete guide to Caerphilly
Things to do in Caerphilly
Discover the best of Caerphilly — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Caerphilly trip today.
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Museum in a former colliery pithead showing mining history, winding gear and the social story of the South Wales coalfield.
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Museum on the River Sirhowy with exhibitions on local life, transport and the industrial growth of the valley communities.
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Morgan Jones Park
Central green space beside the castle with water views, paths and one of the town’s best spots for photographs and relaxation.
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Aber Country Park
Country park with woodland trails, lakes, picnic areas and easy access to heritage sites in the scenic Aber Valley.
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Caerphilly Mountain
Popular hill and walking area with forest trails, open slopes and broad views over Caerphilly and Cardiff on clear days.
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- Gluten-free
Caerphilly Cheese
Protected Welsh cheese first made in the town. It is a crumbly, mild cow’s milk cheese with a fresh lemony taste and a creamy centre.
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Welsh Cakes
Traditional Welsh cakes griddled rather than baked, made with flour, butter, sugar and dried fruit. A staple teatime treat across south Wales.
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Bara Brith
A rich fruit loaf baked with tea, dried fruit and spice, then sliced and served with butter. It is a classic Welsh teatime bake.
Coffee Boutique
Popular café and brunch spot serving coffee, breakfasts and light lunches in a modern, easy-going town-centre setting.
Volare
Established Italian restaurant in Caerphilly known for pizzas, pasta and a friendly casual atmosphere suitable for families and groups.
The Old Library
Traditional pub near Caerphilly Castle serving Welsh favourites, grills and cask ales in a relaxed historic setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for South Wales. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Cardiff city centre, while local buses and rail links keep transport costs fairly manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a cappuccino or latte.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Cafés do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Transport for Wales
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.80
- Day pass
- £7.00
To the city centre
Caerphilly Station -> Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly
- Distance
- 0.6 km
- Travel time
- 8 min
- Transport for Wales operates Caerphilly station and offers contactless pay as you go on participating South Wales routes; always tap in and tap out with the same card.
- Buy before you board at Caerphilly station. Ticket machines sell the full range of tickets and Penalty Fares apply if you board without a valid ticket where facilities are available.
FAQs: Liverpool to Caerphilly train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.
Booking trains from Liverpool to Caerphilly in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool to Caerphilly.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Caerphilly
Most Liverpool to Caerphilly trains use the Moorfields to Aber station pair, with some services arriving at Caerphilly. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Caerphilly train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in Caerphilly
Which Liverpool station do trains to Caerphilly leave from?
Trains from Liverpool to Caerphilly leave from Liverpool James Street. The station is 1 km from Liverpool city centre at Liverpool James Street station, James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 7PQ.
Liverpool James StreetLiverpool James Street station, James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 7PQ
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainWest Kirby - West Kirby, Chester - Chester, Hooton - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Rock Ferry - West Kirby, Rock Ferry - Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port, New Brighton - New Brighton, Moorfields - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Chester, Hooton - Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead Hamilton Square - West Kirby · 3m · £1 · every ~22 min
Bus10A · 8m · £4 · every ~25 min
838 · 13m
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
MoorfieldsMoorfields station, Moorfields, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2BS
City-centre transport
Getting to Moorfields from Liverpool city centre
Bus10A · 5m · £4 · every ~25 min
838 · 12m
Moorfields train station facilities and services
Moorfields has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Moorfields.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Caerphilly station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Trains from Liverpool to Caerphilly most often arrive at Energlyn & Churchill Park. Some services arrive at Aber, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Caerphilly arrival station.
Energlyn & Churchill ParkEnerglyn & Churchill Park station, Llwyn-on-Street, Energlyn, Caerphilly, CF83 2QR
City-centre transport
Getting to Energlyn & Churchill Park from Caerphilly city centre
Energlyn & Churchill Park is 1 km from Caerphilly city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainCardiff Central - Rhymney, Barry Island - Rhymney, Barry Island - Bargoed, Cardiff Central - Bargoed, Barry Island - Ystrad Mynach · 4m · £1 · every ~3 min
BusE, G, C · 5m · £2 · every ~9 min
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.
AberAber station, Nantgarw Road, Aber, Caerphilly, CF83 1AQ+44 333 321 1202
City-centre transport
Getting to Aber from Caerphilly city centre
TrainCardiff Central - Rhymney, Barry Island - Rhymney, Barry Island - Bargoed, Cardiff Central - Bargoed, Barry Island - Ystrad Mynach, Bridgend - Rhymney · 2m · £1 · every ~6 min
BusL · 4m · £2 · every ~1 min
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.
CaerphillyCaerphilly station, Station Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly, CF83 1JR+44 3333211202
City-centre transport
Getting to Caerphilly from Caerphilly city centre
BusJ, L, H1 · 1m · £2 · every ~3 min
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.
Train stations for Liverpool to Caerphilly
Check train stations information for Liverpool and Caerphilly, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Liverpool that goes to Caerphilly is Liverpool James Street, and it arrives at Energlyn & Churchill Park.
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