There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 44m£86–129Drive 145.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphillycar 145.5 mi
2h 36m£36–51Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
8h 6m£38–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Caerphilly145.5 mi
2h 36m
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Market Square 22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Caerphilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Caerphilly is 170 miles. The road distance is 146.3 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Caerphilly, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 22 in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Caerphilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Caerphilly.
There are 1827+ hotels available in Caerphilly.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Caerphilly. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.