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Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Risca & Pontymister (RCA)

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32

train journeys
per day

8

miles (14 kms)

50 mins

fastest journey

05:39 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Risca & Pontymister (RCA)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Cathays and Risca & Pontymister , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cathays to Risca & Pontymister is approximately 8 miles (14 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 7 mins.

GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Risca & Pontymister.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cathays to Risca & Pontymister. The fastest journey time on this route takes 50 mins.

Journeys from Cathays to Risca & Pontymister Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:39
    50 mins 1 change
    06:29
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:08
    52 mins 2 changes
    07:00
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:29
    1 hrs 1 change
    07:29
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:08
    52 mins 2 changes
    08:00
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:38
    52 mins 1 change
    08:30
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:45
    1 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    09:00
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:38
    52 mins 1 change
    09:30
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:02
    58 mins 2 changes
    10:00
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:38
    52 mins 1 change
    10:30
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:45
    1 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    11:00
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:38
    52 mins 1 change
    11:30
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:08
    52 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:38
    52 mins 1 change
    12:30
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:45
    1 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    13:00
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:38
    52 mins 1 change
    13:30
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:02
    58 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:37
    53 mins 1 change
    14:30
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:45
    1 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    15:00
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:38
    52 mins 1 change
    15:30
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:08
    52 mins 2 changes
    16:00
    Cathays
    Risca & Pontymister
    Cathays to Risca & Pontymister

About Cathays Station

Station name Cathays (CYS)
Address Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 09:30 - 15:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Risca & Pontymister Station

Station name Risca & Pontymister (RCA)
Address Risca & Pontymister station, Station Approach, off Park Road, Risca, Caerphilly County, NP11 6BB
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cathays and Risca & Pontymister

The travel time between Cathays and Risca & Pontymister by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cathays and Risca & Pontymister vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:39, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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Amenities on trains between Cathays and Risca & Pontymister can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cathays & Risca & Pontymister. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Risca & Pontymister.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cathays and Risca & Pontymister, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.