What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £22 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Mermaid Quay and arriving at Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Heath Hospital Main Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bay and arriving at Caerphilly via Cardiff Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and Caerphilly is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £7 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly?

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly bus from?

Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Mermaid Quay station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly train from?

Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly is to train which takes 27 min and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Heath Hospital Main Entrance station.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly train arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Caerphilly station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly is 9 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly?

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Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to CaerphillyPenarth - Caerphilly / ...
27 min
£7–10
Drive 9.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly9.3 mi
23 min
£3–4
Line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mermaid Quay to Heath Hospital Main Entrance1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heath Hospital Main Entrance to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn86X / ...
1h 35m
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly9.3 mi
23 min
£22–28

Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly by train

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Bay, Wales and Caerphilly, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Caerphilly every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mermaid Quay to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Heath Hospital Main Entrance in around 1h 35m.

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