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Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £5.40, with average prices for this route around £5.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
16:04 Cardiff Central	16:40 Risca & Pontymister	36m, Direct	Find Tickets
18:05 Cardiff Central	18:41 Risca & Pontymister	36m, Direct	Find Tickets
21:34 Cardiff Central	22:02 Paris	28m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister train route details

First train

07:44

Last train

21:34

Departure station

Cardiff Central

Arrival station

Risca & Pontymister

Journey time

28m

Distance

16 km

Price

£5.40*

Train Operators

Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister train prices and times

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