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Manchester to Caerphilly trains

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The average train between Manchester and Caerphilly takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

4h 15m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 42m
£60–96

Manchester to Caerphilly train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Caerphilly. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Caerphilly at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales9h 24m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 54m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 54m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 176.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Caerphilly, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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