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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Risca is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Risca is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Risca. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Moriah Baptist Church via Ebbw View Terrace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Risca?

The distance between Pontypool and Risca is 17 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Risca without a car is to line 21 bus and bus which takes 1h 1m and costs £6 - £11.

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

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

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Risca bus from?

Pontypool to Risca bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Twympath station.

Where does the Pontypool to Risca bus arrive?

Pontypool to Risca bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Co-op station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Risca is 11 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Pontypool to Risca.

Where can I stay near Risca?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Risca.

Pontypool to Risca - 5 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, bus, taxi

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

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

Line 21 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Co-opbus 21
2. Take the bus from Ebbw View Terrace to Moriah Baptist Churchbus X15 / ...
1h 1m
£7–10
Drive 10.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Riscacar 10.6 mi
18 min
£3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Riscataxi 10.6 mi
18 min
£40–55
Line 21 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Co-opbus 21
2. Take the train from Newbridge to Risca & Pontymistertrain Ebbw Vale Town - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 4m
£6–8
Line 23 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 3 to Market Square 15Abus 23 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Sparbus 56 / ...
1h 32m
£8–12

Pontypool to Risca by bus

144Weekly Buses

1h 1mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.7 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Twympath to Moriah Baptist Church via Co-op and Ebbw View Terrace in around 1h 1m.

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