Road Trip Bristol → Risca - 56 km / 42 min | Map, Stops, Rideshares & Tips

How to Travel from

Bristol to Risca

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Bristol Risca

Cheapest

By car (56 km)

42 min

56 km.

from $3

Other

Rideshare

42 min

56 km.

from $3.04

Train, Bus

1 h 7 min

38 km.

from $43.72

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$7.59–$11.39

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

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport

Ave. Duration:

32 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.72–$48.10

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$32.91–$50.63

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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Risca is to bus and line 151 bus which costs $10.87 - $15.22 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Risca is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $10.87 - $17.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Risca. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Spar via Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Bristol to Risca?

The distance between Bristol and Risca is 53 km. The road distance is 56.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Risca without a car is to train and line 151 bus which takes 1h 7m and costs $19.57 - $48.91 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Bristol to Risca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Risca bus from?

Bristol to Risca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Risca bus arrive?

Bristol to Risca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newport Train Station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Risca is 57 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Bristol 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 Bristol to Risca

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Stagecoach South Wales

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Cross Country

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Risca?

How far is it from Bristol to Risca?

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

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Risca bus from?

Where does the Bristol to Risca bus arrive?

Can I drive from Bristol to Risca?

Where can I stay near Risca?