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

The cheapest way to get from Tonteg to Risca is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tonteg to Risca is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Tonteg and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Tonteg to Risca. However, there are services departing from Tonteg Garage and arriving at Spar via Kingsway GD and Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Tonteg and Risca?

No, there is no direct train from Tonteg to Risca. However, there are services departing from Trefforest Estate and arriving at Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Tonteg to Risca?

The distance between Tonteg and Risca is 24 miles. The road distance is 14.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tonteg to Risca without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £8 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Tonteg to Risca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tonteg to Risca bus from?

Tonteg to Risca bus services, operated by Edwards Coaches UK, depart from Tonteg Garage station.

Where do I catch the Tonteg to Risca train from?

Tonteg to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Trefforest Estate station.

Train or bus from Tonteg to Risca?

The best way to get from Tonteg to Risca is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £8 - £16. Alternatively, you can line 400 bus and bus and line 151 bus, which costs and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Tonteg to Risca bus arrive?

Tonteg to Risca bus services, operated by Edwards Coaches UK, arrive at Greyfriars Road GH station.

Where does the Tonteg to Risca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tonteg to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Tonteg to Risca is 15 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Tonteg to Risca.

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

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Tonteg to Risca - 5 ways to travel via train, line 400 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Trefforest Estate to Cardiff CentralMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Risca & PontymisterMaesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
1h 31m
£9–16
Drive 14.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tonteg to Risca14.8 mi
31 min
£4–6
Line 400 bus, bus, line 151 bus
1. Take the bus from Tonteg Garage to Greyfriars Road GH400
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Queensway Q1
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Spar151 / ...
1h 55m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tonteg to Risca14.8 mi
31 min
£55–70
Line 7 bus, line 151 bus
1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 57
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 6 to Moriah Baptist Church151 / ...
2h 38m

Tonteg to Risca by train

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Distance: 24.2 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Trefforest Estate to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonteg Garage to Spar via Greyfriars Road GH, Kingsway GD, and Queensway Q5 in around 1h 55m.

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