What is the cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Risca?

The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Risca is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Risca?

The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Risca is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Caerphilly and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Caerphilly to Risca. However, there are services departing from South Gate Square and arriving at Spar via Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Caerphilly and Risca?

No, there is no direct train from Caerphilly to Risca. However, there are services departing from Caerphilly and arriving at Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Caerphilly to Risca?

The distance between Caerphilly and Risca is 19 miles. The road distance is 8.1 miles.

How do I travel from Caerphilly to Risca without a car?

The best way to get from Caerphilly to Risca without a car is to line 50 bus and line 151 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £7 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Caerphilly to Risca?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Caerphilly to Risca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caerphilly to Risca bus from?

Caerphilly to Risca bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from South Gate Square station.

Where do I catch the Caerphilly to Risca train from?

Caerphilly to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Caerphilly station.

Train or bus from Caerphilly to Risca?

The best way to get from Caerphilly to Risca is to line 50 bus and line 151 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £20 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Caerphilly to Risca bus arrive?

Caerphilly to Risca bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

Where does the Caerphilly to Risca train arrive?

Caerphilly to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Caerphilly to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Caerphilly to Risca is 8 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Caerphilly to Risca.

How do I get a train ticket from Caerphilly to Risca?

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Caerphilly to Risca - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, and line 151 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Caerphilly to Risca by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 50 bus, line 151 bus
best
1. Take the bus from South Gate Square to Queensway Q150
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Spar151 / ...
1h 12m
£7–11
Drive 8.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Caerphilly to Risca8.1 mi
20 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Caerphilly to Cardiff CentralCaerphilly - Penarth / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Risca & PontymisterMaesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
1h 25m
£11–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Caerphilly to Risca8.1 mi
20 min
£30–45
Line 26 bus, line 151 bus
1. Take the bus from Caerphilly Library / The Twyn to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 926
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 6 to Moriah Baptist Church151 / ...
1h 25m
£7–10

Caerphilly to Risca by bus

212Weekly Buses

1h 12mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 18.5 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Caerphilly, Wales and Risca, Wales?

You can take a bus from South Gate Square to Spar via Queensway Q5 in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Caerphilly to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 1h 25m.

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