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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£104
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
156 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading station (RDG) 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 Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
Fast trains
To travel from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) you need to make at least one change.

07:131h58
Reading station (RDG)09:11Caerphilly station (CPH)
£1041One-way
1 change

07:391h51
Reading station (RDG)09:30Caerphilly station (CPH)
£1041One-way
1 change

08:131h47
Reading station (RDG)10:00Caerphilly station (CPH)
£1041One-way
1 change

08:431h58
Reading station (RDG)10:41Caerphilly station (CPH)
£1041One-way
1 change

09:131h47
Reading station (RDG)11:00Caerphilly station (CPH)
£1041One-way
1 change

08:131h47
Reading station (RDG)10:00Caerphilly station (CPH)
£1041One-way
1 change

09:131h47
Reading station (RDG)11:00Caerphilly station (CPH)
£1041One-way
1 change

09:431h47
Reading station (RDG)11:30Caerphilly station (CPH)
£1041One-way
1 change

11:131h47
Reading station (RDG)13:00Caerphilly station (CPH)
£1041One-way
1 change

12:131h47
Reading station (RDG)14:00Caerphilly station (CPH)
£1041One-way
1 change
Live departures
Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 10:57
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:13 Reading station (RDG) | 1h58 | 09:11 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:39 Reading station (RDG) | 1h51 | 09:30 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:13 Reading station (RDG) | 1h47 | 10:00 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:43 Reading station (RDG) | 1h58 | 10:41 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:13 Reading station (RDG) | 1h47 | 11:00 Caerphilly station (CPH) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH)
Trains from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £105 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £105 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 23:27 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading station (RDG) and Caerphilly station (CPH) from £105. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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
Great Western Rail frequency
3 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
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 47m
Cheapest Price
£104
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) 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 Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH).

Booking trains from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £105, while the average price tends to be around £105.
The cheapest way to get from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) is by train, costing approximately £105.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH).
The train distance from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) is 156 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH).
The train journey from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) covers a distance of 156 km and takes approximately 1h 47m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) leaves at 5:49.
The last train from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) departs at 23:27.
Trains from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH) run approximately 3 times per day.
To travel from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH), you can take a train.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH).
There is no night train service from Reading station (RDG) to Caerphilly station (CPH).
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading station (RDG) and Caerphilly station (CPH)
Reading
Caerphilly
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to Caerphilly.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- 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 and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Caerphilly is Caerphilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Caerphilly for your journey to Caerphilly from Reading.
Amenities at train station
information
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
