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

By bus and train

To get from Swansea to Caerphilly in Wales, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Swansea station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES bus from Cardiff Central station to Caerphilly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Caerphilly
Leaves from Swansea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swansea
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Crewe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    58 min
  • 4
    Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bus Replacement: Caerphilly
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caerphilly
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to Caerphilly
    Walk to
    Caerphilly
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, 21 and 26

To get from Swansea to Caerphilly in Wales, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Swansea station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 26 bus from Birchgrove Stop 2, Birchgrove station to Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2121
Bus - 2626
Leaves from Swansea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swansea
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Street Kn, Cardiff
    ID cdimtpt
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Cardiff
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Birchgrove Stop 1, Birchgrove
    ID cdidwgj
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birchgrove Stop 2, Birchgrove
    ID cdidwgm
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Blackwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly
    Ride to bus station
    Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly
    ID cpyapwa
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Swansea to Caerphilly

The distance between Swansea, Wales and Caerphilly, Wales is approximately 53.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swansea 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 Swansea

Swansea is located at Swansea, Wales and the nearest public transport station is High Street Station , Swansea.

Bus stations close to Swansea:

  • High Street Station , Swansea
  • Swansea
  • High Street Station, Swansea

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.

Train stations close to Caerphilly:

  • Taffs Well

Bus stations close to Caerphilly:

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

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, 21 and 26

To get from Swansea to Caerphilly in Wales, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Swansea station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 26 bus from Birchgrove Stop 2, Birchgrove station to Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2121
Bus - 2626
Leaves from Swansea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swansea
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Street Kn, Cardiff
    ID cdimtpt
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Cardiff
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Birchgrove Stop 1, Birchgrove
    ID cdidwgj
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birchgrove Stop 2, Birchgrove
    ID cdidwgm
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Blackwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly
    Ride to bus station
    Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly
    ID cpyapwa
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 21, Bus line 26.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

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

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Crewe station near Swansea to Cardiff Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cardiff Central station near Caerphilly in Wales

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

    The total travel time between Swansea and Caerphilly in Wales by train and bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Crewe station near Swansea in Wales.

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

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

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