The average train between Aberystwyth and Caerphilly Castle takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle. 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 Castle. 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 Castle at 5:54 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 Castle. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Caerphilly Castle station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Caerphilly Castle is 110.5 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle via Shrewsbury, Cardiff Central, and Caerphilly in around 4h 56m.