First train | 04:30 | |
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Last train | 22:06 | |
Departure station | Ely | |
Arrival station | Caerphilly | |
Journey time | From 5h 8m | |
Distance | 159 miles (255 km) | |
Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Transport for Wales |
Looking to travel from Ely to Caerphilly by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 13 minutes to travel from Ely to Caerphilly by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 8 minutes though. You'll usually find 5 trains per day running along the 159 miles (255 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Caerphilly, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Transport for Wales to get to Caerphilly. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Ely to Caerphilly in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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The average journey time by train between Ely and Caerphilly is 6 hours and 13 minutes, with around 5 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Ely to Caerphilly is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Ely to Caerphilly. Travelling from Ely to Caerphilly by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Ely to Caerphilly leaves at 04:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Ely to Caerphilly leaves at 22:06. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Ely to Caerphilly cover a distance of around 159 miles (255 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Caerphilly to Ely.
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