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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Risca is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Risca is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Risca?

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

Is there a direct train between Cardiff 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 to Risca?

The distance between Cardiff and Risca is 15 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff 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 to Risca?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Risca bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Risca train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Risca?

The best way to get from Cardiff 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 12m.

Where does the Cardiff to Risca bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Risca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Risca is 15 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Cardiff to Risca.

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

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Where can I stay near Risca?

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Cardiff to Risca - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 151 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff 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 14.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Risca14.9 mi
21 min
£4–6
Bus, line 151 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Queensway Q1Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Spar151 / ...
1h 12m
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Risca14.9 mi
21 min
£55–70

Cardiff to Risca by train

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Cardiff, 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 bus from Kingsway GD to Spar via Queensway Q5 in around 1h 12m.

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