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Cardiff to Risca Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff to Risca, starting from 28,44 SAR and averaging 28,44 SAR. The entire journey takes no more than 24 minuuttia. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:30 33 minuuttia, Changes required Cardiff Central	07:03 Risca & Pontymister	Find Tickets
07:06 24 minuuttia, Direct Cardiff Central	07:30 Risca & Pontymister	Find Tickets
07:27 36 minuuttia, Changes required Cardiff Central	08:03 Risca & Pontymister	Find Tickets
08:05 25 minuuttia, Direct Cardiff Central	08:30 Risca & Pontymister	Find Tickets
08:27 36 minuuttia, Changes required Cardiff Central	09:03 Risca & Pontymister	Find Tickets
09:06 24 minuuttia, Direct Cardiff Central	09:30 Paris	Find Tickets

Cardiff to Risca Train Route Details

First train

05:36

Last train

23:08

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

Risca

Journey time

24 minuuttia

Distance

17 km

Price

28,44 SAR*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Risca

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Cardiff to Risca. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Cardiff to Risca, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to Risca ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Cardiff to Risca train ticket types

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