The average train between Bournemouth and Caerphilly takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 hourly between Bournemouth and Caerphilly. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Caerphilly at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Caerphilly station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Bournemouth to Caerphilly train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Caerphilly train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bournemouth to Caerphilly train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bournemouth and Caerphilly is 133.2 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Caerphilly via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 49m.