The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Caerphilly
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Caerphilly is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Caerphilly will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 3 trains that leave Swansea for Caerphilly on Fri, Nov 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Swansea to Caerphilly
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Caerphilly among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€14 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Caerphilly train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Caerphilly trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:52 PM Swansea | 1h54 | 5:46 PM Caerphilly | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 28 | |||||
![]() | 4:38 AM Swansea | 1h34 | 6:12 AM Caerphilly | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:43 AM Swansea | 1h29 | 6:12 AM Caerphilly | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Caerphilly
Trains from Swansea to Caerphilly run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 23:15 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Swansea to Caerphilly trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Caerphilly from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Swansea to Caerphilly
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Caerphilly by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Caerphilly, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swansea to Caerphilly
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and customers with reduced mobility may find the steep ramps leading from Nantgarw Road to both platforms difficult to negotiate.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine takes debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use the bus stops under the bridge on Nantgarw Road
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:30 - 12:50 Sunday Closed
- Type of shops available: Convenience store
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Platform 1 (for Cardiff) has level access. Platform 2 (for Rhymney) is accessible only by a footbridge or by a steep ramp.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Low level/text public phones
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near the station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station adjacent to taxi rank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access is available to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a long moderately steep ramp. Step free access is available to Platform 2 (to Rhymney) from the car park on Llwyn-On Street. Both platforms are connected via a subway with a moderately steep footpath.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside the entrance to the station car park
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