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How to get fromPreston to Caerphillyby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Caerphilly by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to CrewetrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 21m
    £53–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensway Q1bus
    7h 34m
    £21–76

  3. Drive 184.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Caerphillycar184.2 mi
    3h 58m
    £47–67

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 43m
    £95–237

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester AirporttrainBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Queensway Q1busM19
    7h 57m
    £28–53

Preston to Caerphilly by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Caerphilly, Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Caerphilly via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Queensway Q5 in around 7h 34m.

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