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Cardiff Central to Risca Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff Central to Risca? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 70,11 kr, with average prices for this route around 74,26 kr. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:34 Cardiff Central	06:02 Risca & Pontymister	28m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:06 Cardiff Central	06:30 Risca & Pontymister	24m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:24 Cardiff Central	07:03 Risca & Pontymister	39m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:06 Cardiff Central	07:30 Risca & Pontymister	24m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:23 Cardiff Central	08:03 Risca & Pontymister	40m, Changes required	Find Tickets
08:06 Cardiff Central	08:30 Paris	24m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff Central to Risca Train Route Details

First train

05:34

Last train

23:09

Departure station

Cardiff Central

Arrival station

Risca

Journey time

24m

Distance

16 km

Price

70,11 kr*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Risca

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cardiff Central to Risca during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Central to Risca for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff Central to Risca, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Central to Risca ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 Central to Risca Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Cardiff Central to Risca Train prices and times

Cardiff Central to Risca Train Route Details