The average train between Bargoed and Risca takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Bargoed to Risca. 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 Bargoed and Risca. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bargoed is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Risca at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bargoed to Risca. However, there are services departing from Bargoed station and arriving at Risca station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Bargoed to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bargoed station.
Bargoed to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Risca & Pontymister station.
Book your Bargoed to Risca train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bargoed and Risca is 12.8 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Bargoed to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 1h 52m.