The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Caerphilly
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Caerphilly is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Caerphilly will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swindon for Caerphilly every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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.
14:302h25Swindon16:55Caerphilly£211One-way0 changes
14:302h25Swindon16:55Caerphilly£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swindon to Caerphilly
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Caerphilly among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 99 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£67 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Caerphilly
Trains from Swindon to Caerphilly run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 99 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 21:40 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swindon to Caerphilly trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swindon and Caerphilly from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Caerphilly train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and Caerphilly
Most Swindon to Caerphilly trains use the Swindon to Caerphilly station pair, with some services arriving at Aber. Use this guide to compare Swindon and Caerphilly train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Swindon station do trains to Caerphilly leave from?
Getting to Swindon from Swindon city centre
Swindon train station facilities and services
Swindon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swindon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swindon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: 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 subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway, 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 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.
Which Caerphilly station do trains from Swindon arrive at?
Getting to Caerphilly from Caerphilly city centre
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.
Getting to Aber from Caerphilly city centre
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.
Getting to Energlyn & Churchill Park from Caerphilly city centre
Energlyn & Churchill Park is 1 km from Caerphilly city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
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