The average train between Gatwick Airport and Caerphilly takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Caerphilly. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Caerphilly at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Caerphilly station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Gatwick Airport to Caerphilly train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Caerphilly train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Caerphilly train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Caerphilly is 217.2 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Caerphilly via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 45m.