What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Risca?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Risca is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Risca?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Risca is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Risca. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Spar via Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Risca?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Risca & Pontymister. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Risca?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Risca is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Central Station to Risca without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Risca without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Risca?

The train from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister takes 24 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Risca bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Risca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Risca train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to Risca?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Risca is to train which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 151 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Risca bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Risca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff Central Station and Risca?

Risca is 1h behind Cardiff Central Station. It is currently 4:32 PM in Cardiff Central Station and 3:32 PM in Risca.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Risca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Risca is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Risca.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Risca?

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Cardiff Central Station to Risca - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Risca by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Risca & PontymisterMaesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
24 min
£5–10
Drive 15.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Risca15.1 mi
22 min
£4–6
Bus, line 151 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Queensway Q1Uk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Spar151 / ...
1h 23m
£6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Central Station to Risca15.1 mi
22 min
£55–70

Cardiff Central Station to Risca by train

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Risca, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Central Station to Spar via Kingsway GD and Queensway Q5 in around 1h 23m.

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