The average train between Risca and Bournemouth takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Risca to Bournemouth. 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 every 2 hours between Risca and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Risca is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Risca to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Risca to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Risca station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Risca to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Risca to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Risca to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Risca and Bournemouth is 130.3 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Risca & Pontymister to Bournemouth via Newport (S Wales) and Reading in around 4h 11m.