What is the cheapest way to get from Risca to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Risca to Swansea is to bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Risca to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Risca to Swansea is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Risca and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Risca to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Moriah Baptist Church and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Newport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Risca and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Risca to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Risca & Pontymister and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Risca to Swansea?

The distance between Risca and Swansea is 61 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.

How do I travel from Risca to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Risca to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Risca to Swansea?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Risca to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Risca to Swansea bus from?

Risca to Swansea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Moriah Baptist Church station.

Where do I catch the Risca to Swansea train from?

Risca to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Risca & Pontymister station.

Train or bus from Risca to Swansea?

The best way to get from Risca to Swansea is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Risca to Swansea bus arrive?

Risca to Swansea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

Where does the Risca to Swansea train arrive?

Risca to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Risca to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Risca to Swansea is 51 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Risca to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Risca to Swansea?

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Risca to Swansea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Risca & Pontymister to Cardiff Centraltrain Ebbw Vale Town - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 31m
£23–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moriah Baptist Church to Queensway Q1bus 151 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
2h 47m
£9–14
Drive 51.1 mi
1. Drive from Risca to Swanseacar 51.1 mi
57 min
£13–19
Bus via Kingsway K14
1. Take the bus from Moriah Baptist Church to Market Square 15Abus 151 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
3h 5m
£13–31

Risca to Swansea by train

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Distance: 60.4 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Risca, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Risca & Pontymister to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moriah Baptist Church to Swansea City Bus Station via Newport Train Station in around 2h 47m.

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