The average train between Birmingham and Caerphilly takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Caerphilly. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Caerphilly. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Caerphilly at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Caerphilly station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Birmingham to Caerphilly train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Caerphilly train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Birmingham to Caerphilly train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Caerphilly is 135.3 km. The road distance is 186 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m.