How to get from Powys to Caerphilly by train?

By train

To get from Powys to Caerphilly in Wales, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: 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 train from Cardiff Central station to Caerphilly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 5 min.

305min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT 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
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Caerphilly
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caerphilly
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Caerphilly
    Walk to
    Caerphilly
    320 yd • 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 176.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 305 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Powys to Caerphilly by 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 Machynlleth Town Clock, Machynlleth.

Bus stations close to Powys:

  • Machynlleth Town Clock, Machynlleth
  • Clock, Machynlleth
  • Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Machynlleth

Public transport stations close to Caerphilly, Wales

Caerphilly is located at Caerphilly, Wales and the nearest public transport station is South Gate Square, Caerphilly.

Train stations close to Caerphilly:

  • Taffs Well

Bus stations close to Caerphilly:

  • South Gate Square, Caerphilly
  • Caerphilly Library / the Twyn, Caerphilly
  • Caerphilly

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 305 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 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 5 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Powys and Caerphilly in Wales by train is about 5 hr 5 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 Shrewsbury 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 Caerphilly station, which is closest to Caerphilly in Wales.

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