How to get from Powys to Caerphilly by bus and train?

From Powys to Caerphilly by bus and train

To get from Powys to Caerphilly in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Machynlleth station to Shrewsbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the 50 bus from Queensway Q5, Newport station to Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - 5050
Leaves from Machynlleth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Powys
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Birmingham International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Milford Haven
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport (S Wales)
    107 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensway Q5, Newport
    ID nwpgjpw
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Bargoed
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly
    Ride to bus station
    Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly
    ID cpyapwa
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Powys to Caerphilly by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Powys to Caerphilly in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Machynlleth station to Shrewsbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES bus from Cardiff Central station to Caerphilly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min.

319min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Caerphilly
Leaves from Machynlleth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Powys
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Shrewsbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    73 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Swansea
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    129 min
  • 6
    Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bus Replacement: Caerphilly
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caerphilly
    43 min
  • 8
    Walk to Caerphilly
    Walk to
    Caerphilly
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Powys to Caerphilly

The distance between Powys, Wales and Caerphilly, Wales is approximately 271.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Powys to Caerphilly by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Powys

Powys is located at Powys, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Bus Depot, Machynlleth.

Bus stations close to Powys:

  • Bus Depot, Machynlleth
  • Machynlleth Town Clock, Machynlleth
  • Clock, Machynlleth

Public transport stations close to Caerphilly, Wales

Caerphilly is located at Caerphilly, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly.

Bus stations close to Caerphilly:

  • Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly
  • South Gate Square, Caerphilly
  • North View Terrace, Caerphilly

Related Routes

Alternative route from Powys to Caerphilly by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Powys to Caerphilly in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Machynlleth station to Shrewsbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES bus from Cardiff Central station to Caerphilly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min.

319min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Caerphilly
Leaves from Machynlleth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Powys
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Shrewsbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    73 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Swansea
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    129 min
  • 6
    Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bus Replacement: Caerphilly
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caerphilly
    43 min
  • 8
    Walk to Caerphilly
    Walk to
    Caerphilly
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Powys to Caerphilly?

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line 50.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Powys to Caerphilly?

    The alternative route takes 319 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct train between Powys and Caerphilly in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Powys to Caerphilly in Wales?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Birmingham International station near Powys to Shrewsbury station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Shrewsbury station near Caerphilly in Wales

  • How long does it take to travel from Powys to Caerphilly in Wales by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Powys and Caerphilly in Wales by train and bus is about 4 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Powys to get to Caerphilly in Wales?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Birmingham International station near Powys in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Powys and Caerphilly in Wales?

    Get off the train at the Shrewsbury stop, which is closest to Caerphilly in Wales.