The average train between Cardiff and Caersws takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Caersws. 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 Cardiff and Caersws. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Caersws at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Caersws. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Caersws station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Cardiff to Caersws train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Caersws train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Caersws station.
Book your Cardiff to Caersws train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Caersws is 116.5 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Caersws via Shrewsbury in around 3h 39m.