What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca. However, there are services departing from Trevithick Memorial and arriving at Moriah Baptist Church via Tredegar Lidl Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Risca?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Risca is 25 miles. The road distance is 20.5 miles.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca without a car is to line 76 bus and train which takes 1h 35m and costs £9 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Risca bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Trevithick Memorial station.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca train from?

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £14 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 76 bus and line 56 bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Risca bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Risca is 21 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca.

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Merthyr Tydfil to Risca - 5 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, car

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

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Line 76 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 3bus 76
2. Take the train from Ebbw Vale Town to Risca & Pontymistertrain Ebbw Vale Town - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 35m
£9–14
Drive 20.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Riscacar 20.4 mi
37 min
£5–8
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymistertrain Cardiff Central - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
2h 7m
£14–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Riscataxi 20.4 mi
37 min
£75–95
Line 76 bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 76
2. Take the bus from Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 to Moriah Baptist Churchbus 56
1h 54m
£8–13

Merthyr Tydfil to Risca by bus and train

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Distance: 25.3 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Risca, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trevithick Memorial to Moriah Baptist Church via Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 in around 1h 54m.

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