The average train between Exeter and Caerphilly takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Caerphilly. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Caerphilly at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Caerphilly station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Exeter to Caerphilly train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Caerphilly train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Exeter to Caerphilly train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Exeter and Caerphilly is 97 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Caerphilly via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 2h 31m.