The average train between Ystrad Mynach and Risca takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Ystrad Mynach 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 Ystrad Mynach and Risca. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ystrad Mynach is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Risca at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ystrad Mynach to Risca. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Mynach station and arriving at Risca station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Ystrad Mynach to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Mynach station.
Ystrad Mynach to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Risca & Pontymister station.
Book your Ystrad Mynach to Risca train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ystrad Mynach and Risca is 10.2 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Ystrad Mynach to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 1h 40m.