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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Risca. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Spar via Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Wales 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 Wales to Risca?

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

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

The best way to get from Wales to Risca without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £10.

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

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

Where do I catch the Wales to Risca bus from?

Wales to Risca bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Risca train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Risca?

The best way to get from Wales 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 2m.

Where does the Wales to Risca bus arrive?

Wales to Risca bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

Where does the Wales to Risca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wales to Risca?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Risca?

There are 218+ hotels available in Risca.

Wales to Risca - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 151 bus, taxi, and car

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymistertrain Cardiff Central - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
24 min
£5–10
Drive 14.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Riscacar 14.9 mi
21 min
£4–6
Bus, line 151 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Queensway Q1bus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Sparbus 151 / ...
1h 2m
£6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Riscataxi 14.9 mi
21 min
£55–70
Line 30 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Friars Walk 15bus 30
2. Take the bus from Market Square 21 to Sparbus 151 / ...
1h 31m
£5–7

Wales to Risca by train

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between 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 2m.

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