The average train between Risca and Liverpool takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Risca to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Risca to Liverpool? 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 Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Risca station and arriving at Liverpool station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Risca to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Risca to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Risca to Liverpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Risca and Liverpool is 200.6 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Risca & Pontymister to Liverpool Lime Street via Newport (S Wales) and Crewe in around 4h 9m.