How to Get to Caerphilly Castle: Car, Train, Bus, or Taxi from Cardiff

Caerphilly Castle—Wales' largest and Britain's second-largest castle—sits 12 km (7.5 miles) north of Cardiff. Multiple easy options:

By Car (15–20 min)

From Cardiff: A470 north toward Merthyr Tydfil → exit for Caerphilly (A469) → left onto Castle Street. Castle on right. Parking: On-site lot (pay), street parking nearby.

By Train (15–20 min + 5 min walk)

Cardiff Central → Caerphilly station (Rhymney Line, frequent). Walk: Station → Castle Street → Castle (well-signposted, 400m).

By Bus (30–40 min)

Stagecoach services from Cardiff (Westgate St / Kingsway) to Caerphilly Town Hall stop. Short walk to castle. Check current timetables.

By Taxi/Rideshare (15–20 min)

Direct, door-to-door. ~£15–25 from Cardiff center. Uber/Bolt/FreeNow operate.

Visitor Tips

Open daily (Cadw-managed; check seasonal hours). Audio guide included. Lean tower (out-leans Pisa!). Great Hall, inner/outer wards, moat, dams. Allow 2–3 hours. Combine with Caerphilly town (cheese market, mountain views).

Whether by rail, road, or bus, Caerphilly Castle is an easy, rewarding half-day from Cardiff.