How to Travel from

Merthyr Tydfil to Risca

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Great Britain Merthyr Tydfil Risca

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Merthyr Tydfil, Great Britain → Risca, Great Britain

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Train operators

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.02–$18.99

Train from Cardiff Central to Risca

Ave. Duration:

24 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$7.59–$12.02

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Trevithick Memorial to Tredegar

Ave. Duration:

26 min

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$4.81–$6.96

Bus from Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 to Moriah

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.23–$12.02

Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11 to Church

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.23–$12.02

Bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 6 to Moriah

Ave. Duration:

36 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$5.32–$7.59

Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11 to Hanbury

Ave. Duration:

1h 16m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$8.86–$13.92

What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca is to drive which costs $6.52 - $10.33 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $6.52 - $10.33 .

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca. However, there are services departing from Trevithick Memorial and arriving at Moriah Baptist Church via Tredegar Lidl Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Risca?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Risca is 62 km. The road distance is 34.7 km.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $16.30 - $26.09 .

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Risca bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Trevithick Memorial station.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca train from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $16.30 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can line 76 bus and line 56 bus, which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Risca bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Risca is 35 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca.

How do I get a train ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Risca train tickets online with Omio.

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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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca

Composite routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca

Transport providers

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Risca?

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Risca?

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca without a car?

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca bus from?

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca train from?

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca bus arrive?

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Risca train arrive?

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

How do I get a train ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to Risca?

Where can I stay near Risca?