What is the cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Caerphilly?

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Caerphilly is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Welshpool to Caerphilly?

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Caerphilly is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D and arriving at Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11 and Hanbury Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Caerphilly via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Caerphilly?

The distance between Welshpool and Caerphilly is 134 miles. The road distance is 97.9 miles.

How do I travel from Welshpool to Caerphilly without a car?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Caerphilly without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £45 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Welshpool to Caerphilly?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Welshpool to Caerphilly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Caerphilly bus from?

Welshpool to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Caerphilly train from?

Welshpool to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Caerphilly?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Caerphilly is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Welshpool to Caerphilly bus arrive?

Welshpool to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Welshpool to Caerphilly train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Welshpool to Caerphilly?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Caerphilly is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Welshpool to Caerphilly.

How do I get a train ticket from Welshpool to Caerphilly?

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Where can I stay near Caerphilly?

There are 1679+ hotels available in Caerphilly.

Welshpool to Caerphilly - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 53 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Welshpool to Caerphilly by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 17m
£45–80
Drive 97.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welshpool to Caerphillycar 97.3 mi
2h 12m
£24–35
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11 to Hanbury Squarebus 53 / ...
6h 55m
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D to Bus Stationbus X75
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Caerphilly Library / The Twynbus 50
4h 1m
£31–74

Welshpool to Caerphilly by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Caerphilly, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11, and Hanbury Square in around 6h 55m.

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