The average train between Swansea and Risca takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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.
Trains run hourly between Swansea and Risca. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Risca at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Risca. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Risca station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Swansea to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Risca & Pontymister station.
Book your Swansea to Risca train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Swansea and Risca is 58.2 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 2h 17m.