There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Caerphilly by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 27m£56–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
8h 2m£43–73Drive 184.2 mi
- Drive from Preston to Caerphillycar 184.2 mi
4h£46–67
Preston to Caerphilly by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Caerphilly is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Caerphilly is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Birmingham Coach Station and Market Square 22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Caerphilly via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Preston and Caerphilly is 198 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Caerphilly without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Preston to Caerphilly, including transfers.
Preston to Caerphilly bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Caerphilly train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Caerphilly is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 2m.
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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 22 in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Preston to Caerphilly bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Preston to Caerphilly train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Caerphilly is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Preston to Caerphilly.
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