The average train between Risca and Swansea takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Risca to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Risca and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Risca is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Risca to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Risca station and arriving at Swansea station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Risca to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Risca & Pontymister station.
Risca to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Risca to Swansea train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Risca and Swansea is 58.2 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Risca & Pontymister to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 1h 33m.