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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Caerphilly
Showing times and prices for 15 Nov
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
156 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Caerphilly is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Caerphilly will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Reading for Caerphilly every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 156 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.
06:132h00
Reading08:13Caerphilly
£471One-way
0 changes
09:131h59
Reading11:12Caerphilly
£561One-way
0 changes
10:132h00
Reading12:13Caerphilly
£561One-way
0 changes
06:432h29
Reading09:12Caerphilly
£571One-way
0 changes
09:131h59
Reading11:12Caerphilly
£561One-way
0 changes
06:132h00
Reading08:13Caerphilly
£471One-way
0 changes
10:132h00
Reading12:13Caerphilly
£561One-way
0 changes
06:432h29
Reading09:12Caerphilly
£571One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Reading to Caerphilly train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Caerphilly trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 06:06
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:41 Reading | 2h01 | 14:42 Caerphilly | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Caerphilly
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Caerphilly run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 2h 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
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 21:13 |
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 to Caerphilly trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Caerphilly from £31. 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
Average Duration
1h 59m
Cheapest Price
£31
Great Western Rail frequency
9 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
£106
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Reading to Caerphilly train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.
Two to three days in Caerphilly is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including Caerphilly Castle, the scenic countryside, and local markets.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to Caerphilly can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £45.
Booking trains from Reading to Caerphilly in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To travel from Reading to Caerphilly, you can take a train.
The train journey from Reading to Caerphilly covers a distance of 156 km and takes approximately 2h 0m. Trains run 10 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Caerphilly is by train, costing approximately £31.
The train station in Reading that goes to Caerphilly is Reading station (RDG), and it arrives at Aber (ABE).
The first train from Reading to Caerphilly leaves at 5:49.
The train distance from Reading to Caerphilly is 156 km.
Trains from Reading to Caerphilly run approximately 10 times per day.
The last train from Reading to Caerphilly departs at 21:13.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading to Caerphilly.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to Caerphilly.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Reading to Caerphilly.
There is no night train service from Reading to Caerphilly.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Caerphilly
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
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
The major train station for arrivals in Caerphilly is Aber. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aber for your journey to Caerphilly from Reading.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike 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 OfficeTicket 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost 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
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