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Penarth to Risca train prices and times

Looking to travel from Penarth to Risca? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AU$11.73, with average prices for this route around AU$11.73.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
20:37 1h 1m, No direct Dingle Road	21:38 Risca & Pontymister	Find Tickets
21:37 1h 40m, No direct Dingle Road	23:17 Risca & Pontymister	Find Tickets
22:37 1h 18m, No direct Dingle Road	23:55 Risca & Pontymister	Find Tickets
23:38 6h 24m, No direct Dingle Road	06:02 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Penarth to Risca train route details

First train

05:46

Last train

23:38

Departure station

Penarth

Arrival station

Risca

Journey time

44m

Distance

13 miles

Price

AU$11.73*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Penarth to Risca

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Penarth 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.

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 Penarth 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 Penarth to Risca ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 Penarth to Risca more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Penarth to Risca train ticket types

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

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
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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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before 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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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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