The average train between Treforest and Risca takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Treforest 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 Treforest and Risca. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Treforest is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Risca at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Treforest to Risca. However, there are services departing from Treforest station and arriving at Risca station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Treforest to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Trefforest station.
Treforest to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Risca & Pontymister station.
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The distance between Treforest and Risca is 15.5 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Trefforest to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 1h 37m.