There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Caerphilly by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 21m£53–119Drive 138.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Caerphilly138.8 mi
3h 1m£35–50Train, line 50 bus
- Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn50
3h 41m£38–93
Chester to Caerphilly by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Caerphilly is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Caerphilly is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Caerphilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Chester and Caerphilly is 156 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Caerphilly without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Chester to Caerphilly, including transfers.
Chester to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Caerphilly is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Chester to Caerphilly.
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Caerphilly, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Queensway Q5 to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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