Merthyr Tydfil to Risca Trains

Merthyr Tydfil to Risca trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Risca takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 14m
Duration: 39 mi
Distance: £15
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymistertrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...

2h 7m

£13–21

Merthyr Tydfil to Risca train times

Trains run hourly between Merthyr Tydfil and Risca. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Risca at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:39 PM → 6:31 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
5:39 PM → 7:30 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:39 PM → 8:38 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:39 PM → 9:38 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:39 AM → 11:36 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
11:39 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
2:39 PM → 4:40 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
4:39 PM → 6:38 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Merthyr Tydfil to Risca trains

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Merthyr Tydfil to Risca train times

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:39 PM → 6:31 PM

5:39 PM → 7:30 PM

6:39 PM → 8:38 PM

7:39 PM → 9:38 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:30 AM

7:39 AM → 9:30 AM

8:39 AM → 10:31 AM

9:39 AM → 11:30 AM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:39 AM → 11:36 AM

11:39 AM → 1:41 PM

2:39 PM → 4:40 PM

4:39 PM → 6:38 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:30 AM

7:39 AM → 9:30 AM

8:39 AM → 10:31 AM

9:39 AM → 11:30 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:30 AM

7:39 AM → 9:30 AM

8:39 AM → 10:31 AM

9:39 AM → 11:30 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:30 AM

7:39 AM → 9:30 AM

8:39 AM → 10:31 AM

9:39 AM → 11:30 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:30 AM

7:39 AM → 9:30 AM

8:39 AM → 10:31 AM

9:39 AM → 11:30 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Risca, Wales?

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