How to Travel from

Birmingham to Risca

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Birmingham Risca

Cheapest

By car (158 km)

1 h 46 min

158 km.

from $8

Other

Rideshare

1 h 46 min

158 km.

from $6.01

Train, Bus

2 h 15 min

126 km.

from $146.63

Train operators

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Birmingham to Newport

Ave. Duration:

2h 28m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$27.85–$40.50

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford

Ave. Duration:

1h 27m

Frequency:

Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Newport

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$69.62–$189.87

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Hereford to Newport

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.52–$34.18

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Queensway Q5 to Spar

Ave. Duration:

28 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.56–$6.33

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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Risca is to bus which costs $28.26 - $41.30 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Risca is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Risca. However, there are services departing from Birmingham and arriving at Spar via Market Square 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Risca?

The distance between Birmingham and Risca is 165 km. The road distance is 159.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Risca without a car is to train and line 151 bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $65.22 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Birmingham to Risca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Risca bus from?

Birmingham to Risca bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Risca?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Risca is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $28.26 - $41.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 17m. There are no good options to fly between Birmingham to Risca.

Where does the Birmingham to Risca bus arrive?

Birmingham to Risca bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newport station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Risca is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Birmingham to Risca.

Where can I stay near Risca?

There are 1335+ hotels available in Risca. Prices start at $42.02 per night.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror or by Robert Fitzhamon, and formed the heart of the medieval town of Cardiff and the Marcher Lord territory of Glamorgan. In the 12th century the castle began to be rebuilt in stone, probably by Robert of Gloucester, with a shell keep and substantial defensive walls being erected. Further work was conducted by the 6th Earl of Gloucester in the second half of the 13th century. Cardiff Castle was repeatedly involved in the conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh, being attacked several times in the 12th century, and stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.

Tredegar House

Tredegar House (Welsh: Tŷ Tredegar) is a 17th-century Charles II-era mansion in Coedkernew, on the southwestern edge of Newport, Wales. For over five hundred years it was home to the Morgan family, later Lords Tredegar, one of the most powerful and influential families in the area. Described as "the grandest and most exuberant country house in Monmouthshire" and one of the "outstanding houses of the Restoration period in the whole of Britain", the mansion stands in a reduced landscaped garden of 90 acres (0 km2). The property became a Grade I listed building on 3 March 1952 and has been under the care of the National Trust since March 2012. The park surrounding the house is designated Grade II* on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.

Risca

Risca (Welsh: Rhisga) is a town in the Caerphilly County Borough and the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire in south-east Wales. Risca has a railway station, opened on the Ebbw Valley Railway in February 2008, after a gap of 46 years. It is split into two communities; Risca East and Risca West. It has a population of 11,700. The town is now part of the Cardiff Capital Region which has a combined population of 1,543,293. Cardiff the capital of Wales can be reached in under 28 minutes from the nearby railway station of Risca and Pontymister station which reopened in 2008 after a gap of nearly 60 years.

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Four ways to Travel from Birmingham to Risca

Transport providers

Train operators

National Express

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Risca?

How far is it from Birmingham to Risca?

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

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Risca bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Risca?

Where does the Birmingham to Risca bus arrive?

Can I drive from Birmingham to Risca?

Where can I stay near Risca?