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

The cheapest way to get from Treforest to Risca is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Treforest to Risca is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Treforest and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Treforest to Risca. However, there are services departing from Glyntaff Campus and arriving at Spar via Kingsway GD and Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Treforest and Risca?

No, there is no direct train from Treforest to Risca. However, there are services departing from Trefforest and arriving at Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Treforest to Risca?

The distance between Treforest and Risca is 27 miles. The road distance is 15.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Treforest to Risca without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £10 - £20.

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

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

Where do I catch the Treforest to Risca bus from?

Treforest to Risca bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Glyntaff Campus station.

Where do I catch the Treforest to Risca train from?

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

Train or bus from Treforest to Risca?

The best way to get from Treforest to Risca is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £10 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus and bus and line 151 bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Treforest to Risca bus arrive?

Treforest to Risca bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GF station.

Where does the Treforest to Risca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Treforest to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Treforest to Risca is 15 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Treforest to Risca.

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

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Treforest to Risca - 5 ways to travel via train, line 132 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Trefforest to Cardiff CentralMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Risca & PontymisterMaesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
1h 35m
£11–20
Drive 15.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Treforest to Risca15.2 mi
30 min
£4–6
Line 132 bus, bus, line 151 bus
1. Take the bus from Glyntaff Campus to Greyfriars Road GF132
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Queensway Q1
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Spar151 / ...
2h 8m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Treforest to Risca15.2 mi
30 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 29m

Treforest to Risca by train

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Distance: 26.5 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Trefforest to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glyntaff Campus to Spar via Greyfriars Road GF, Kingsway GD, and Queensway Q5 in around 2h 8m.

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