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Overview: Train from Cardiff to Risca
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Trains from Cardiff to Risca run on average 5 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the distance in 28m.
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 5:34 |
Last train 23:43 |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Cardiff to Risca train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Risca by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Risca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Risca
Most Cardiff to Risca trains use the Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Risca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Which Risca station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Risca & Pontymister from Risca city centre
Risca & Pontymister train station facilities and services
Risca & Pontymister has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Risca & Pontymister.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Risca & Pontymister: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Risca & Pontymister: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Risca & Pontymister: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. The platforms are accessible. Platform 1 (to Ebbw Vale) is accessible from the car park. Access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) is via Mill Street, however this involves a long detour. There is no set down and pick up point for Platform 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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