How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Caerphilly

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Edinburgh Caerphilly

How to Get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly

Plane

1 h 17 min

Select a Ticket

Car

6 h 47 min

from $34

Rideshare

6 h 47 min

from $8.10

Cheapest

By car (621 km)

6 h 47 min

621 km.

from $34

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

6 h 47 min

621 km.

from $8.10

Train via Crewe

6 h 51 min

486 km.

from $270.46

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Wales Airport)

4 h 58 min

485 km.

from $83.10

Bus

13 h 4 min

486 km.

from $88.17

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport)

4 h 57 min

485 km.

from $105.92

Bus via Birmingham

13 h 58 min

486 km.

from $100.65

Train, Plane (Train to Glasgow Airport)

5 h 40 min

485 km.

from $120.17

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport)

6 h 15 min

485 km.

from $198.32

Train, Plane (Train to Newcastle)

6 h 18 min

485 km.

from $206.83

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$40.50–$265.81

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$31.64–$189.87

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$34.18–$151.89

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$40.50–$202.52

Plane from Newcastle to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$51.90–$227.84

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Tuesday and Wednesday

Estimated price:

$177.21–$493.65

Loganair

Website:

loganair.co.uk/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$139.24–$405.05

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe

Ave. Duration:

3h 9m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$126.58–$316.44

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$25.32–$62.02

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

9h 20m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$62.02–$88.60

Bus from Birmingham to Newport

Ave. Duration:

2h 28m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$27.85–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$37.97–$69.62

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newport

Ave. Duration:

6h 37m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$253.16–$822.76

Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$75.95–$202.52

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 27m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$82.28–$227.84

LNER

Phone:

+44 345 722 5333

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:

0800 031 8542

Email:

[email protected].

Website:

lumo.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$18.99–$41.77

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$34.18–$88.60

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Crewe to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

2h 31m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.29–$107.59

Train from Cardiff Central to Caerphilly

Ave. Duration:

20 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.80–$5.95

Train from Barry to Caerphilly

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$7.59–$12.02

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Queensway

Ave. Duration:

9h 30m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$37.97–$53.16

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$15.19–$22.78

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly is to bus which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 13h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Buchanan Bus Station and Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Caerphilly via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

The distance between Edinburgh and Caerphilly is 622 km. The road distance is 623.7 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Caerphilly without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 51m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Caerphilly bus from?

Edinburgh to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Caerphilly train from?

Edinburgh to Caerphilly train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 51m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 13h 4m. There are no good options to train between Edinburgh to Caerphilly.

Where does the Edinburgh to Caerphilly bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Caerphilly train arrive?

Edinburgh to Caerphilly train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Caerphilly is 624 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Edinburgh to Caerphilly.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

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Where can I stay near Caerphilly?

There are 1362+ hotels available in Caerphilly. Prices start at $49.04 per night.

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Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror or by Robert Fitzhamon, and formed the heart of the medieval town of Cardiff and the Marcher Lord territory of Glamorgan. In the 12th century the castle began to be rebuilt in stone, probably by Robert of Gloucester, with a shell keep and substantial defensive walls being erected. Further work was conducted by the 6th Earl of Gloucester in the second half of the 13th century. Cardiff Castle was repeatedly involved in the conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh, being attacked several times in the 12th century, and stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.

Caerphilly

Caerphilly is a town and community in Wales. It is situated at the southern end of the Rhymney Valley.

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Eleven ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Caerphilly

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

Aer Lingus

Loganair

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

First Great Western Service

National Express

Cross Country

LNER

Lumo

ScotRail

TransPennine Express Service

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Caerphilly?

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Caerphilly?

How far is it from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Caerphilly without a car?

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Caerphilly bus from?

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Caerphilly train from?

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

Where does the Edinburgh to Caerphilly bus arrive?

Where does the Edinburgh to Caerphilly train arrive?

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Caerphilly?

Where can I stay near Caerphilly?