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Cardiff to Risca & Pontymister train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff to Risca & Pontymister, starting from £5.40 and averaging £5.50. The entire journey takes no more than 24m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:36 Cardiff Central	06:02 Risca & Pontymister	26m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:06 Cardiff Central	06:30 Risca & Pontymister	24m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:30 Cardiff Central	07:03 Risca & Pontymister	33m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:06 Cardiff Central	07:30 Risca & Pontymister	24m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:27 Cardiff Central	08:03 Risca & Pontymister	36m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:05 Cardiff Central	08:30 Paris	25m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff to Risca & Pontymister train route details

First train

05:36

Last train

23:08

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

Risca & Pontymister

Journey time

24m

Distance

10 miles

Price

£5.40*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Risca & Pontymister

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cardiff to Risca & Pontymister 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.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

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 travellers. You can discover more about Railcards 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 to Risca & Pontymister, 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 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 & Pontymister ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Cardiff to Risca & Pontymister more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to Risca & Pontymister train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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Cardiff to Risca & Pontymister train prices and times

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