The average train between Risca and Caerphilly takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Risca to Caerphilly. 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 Risca and Caerphilly. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Risca is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Caerphilly at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Risca to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Risca station and arriving at Caerphilly station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Risca to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Risca & Pontymister station.
Risca to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Caerphilly station.
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The distance between Risca and Caerphilly is 8.9 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Risca & Pontymister to Caerphilly via Cardiff Central in around 56 min.