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How to get fromManchester to Caerphillyby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Caerphilly by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 42m
    £59–95
  2. Drive  166.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Caerphillycar car 166.8 mi
    3h 50m
    £42–60
  3. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    6h 27m
    £51–238
  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 33m
    £72–124
  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 27m
    £69–173

Manchester to Caerphilly by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Caerphilly, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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