The average train between Aberystwyth and Caerphilly takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth and Caerphilly. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Caerphilly at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Caerphilly station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Aberystwyth to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Caerphilly train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Caerphilly is 110.7 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 47m.