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Risca to Cardiff Queen Street train prices and times

Looking to travel from Risca to Cardiff Queen Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as SAR 28.34, with average prices for this route around SAR 28.34.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
21:43 1h 20m, No direct Risca & Pontymister	23:03 Cardiff Queen Street	Find Tickets
22:42 44m, No direct Risca & Pontymister	23:26 Cardiff Queen Street	Find Tickets
23:43 5h 51m, No direct Risca & Pontymister	05:34 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Risca to Cardiff Queen Street train route details

First train

06:37

Last train

23:43

Departure station

Risca

Arrival station

Cardiff Queen Street

Journey time

44m

Distance

15 km

Price

SAR 28.34*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Risca to Cardiff Queen Street

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 Risca to Cardiff Queen Street can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Risca to Cardiff Queen Street for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 Risca to Cardiff Queen Street, 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 Risca to Cardiff Queen Street 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, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Risca to Cardiff Queen Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Risca to Cardiff Queen Street train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Risca to Cardiff Queen Street with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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Trains from Risca to Cardiff Queen Street from SAR 28.34

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Risca to Cardiff Queen Street train prices and times

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