The average train between Risca and Ystrad Mynach takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Risca to Ystrad Mynach. 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 Ystrad Mynach. 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 Ystrad Mynach at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Risca to Ystrad Mynach. However, there are services departing from Risca station and arriving at Ystrad Mynach station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Risca to Ystrad Mynach train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Risca & Pontymister station.
Risca to Ystrad Mynach train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ystrad Mynach station.
Book your Risca to Ystrad Mynach train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Risca and Ystrad Mynach is 10.2 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Risca & Pontymister to Ystrad Mynach via Cardiff Central in around 1h 11m.