The average train between Cardiff and Risca takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Risca. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Risca at 11:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Risca station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Cardiff to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Risca & Pontymister station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Risca is 15.2 km. The road distance is 24 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 27 min.
