How to get to Caerphilly from Bristol

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Compare train and coach for Bristol to Caerphilly

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Caerphilly among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 45 km

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£8

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£26

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£11

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1h 55m

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1h 10m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Caerphilly is a coach with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Caerphilly:

A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Caerphilly costing on average £26.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Caerphilly is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Caerphilly take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Caerphilly including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-14.81. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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FAQs: Bristol to Caerphilly

Travel to Caerphilly 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 Bristol to Caerphilly.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Caerphilly including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Caerphilly is a coach with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Caerphilly:

A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Caerphilly costing on average £26.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Caerphilly is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Caerphilly take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 55m.

The Bristol to Caerphilly distance is approximately 45 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Caerphilly is:
  • Around 19 coaches per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Caerphilly as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Caerphilly:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Caerphilly station (CPH).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Caerphilly, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Caerphilly by coach.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Caerphilly by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Caerphilly:
  • 19 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Caerphilly often also extend their vacation to go to Cardiff Central (CDF), Cardiff, Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ), London, London Paddington (PAD). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Caerphilly and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bristol to Caerphilly, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Two to three days in Caerphilly is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including Caerphilly Castle, the scenic countryside, and local markets.

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