The average train between Caerphilly and Risca takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly and Risca. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caerphilly is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Risca at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Caerphilly to Risca. However, there are services departing from Caerphilly station and arriving at Risca station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Caerphilly to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Caerphilly station.
Caerphilly to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Risca & Pontymister station.
Book your Caerphilly to Risca train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Caerphilly and Risca is 8.9 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Caerphilly to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 1h 27m.