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Merthyr Tydfil to Risca trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Risca takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. 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 13m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymistertrain train Cardiff Central - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
2h 6m
£16–27

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 10:37 PM which arrives into Risca at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 2h 6m.

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