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Trains from Aberdare (ABA) to Risca & Pontymister (RCA)

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17

train journeys
per day

16

miles (27 kms)

1hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

05:51 / 23:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

1

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Aberdare (ABA) to Risca & Pontymister (RCA)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Aberdare and Risca & Pontymister , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister is approximately 16 miles (27 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 4 mins.

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

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 38 mins.

Journeys from Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:51
    1 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    07:29
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    06:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    08:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    07:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    09:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    08:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    10:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    09:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    11:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    10:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    12:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    11:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    13:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    12:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    14:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    13:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    15:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    14:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    16:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    15:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    17:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    16:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    18:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    17:51
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    19:30
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    18:21
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    20:36
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    19:21
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    21:27
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    20:51
    1 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    22:38
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister
  • Mon 6th May
    22:50
    7 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    06:29
    Aberdare
    Risca & Pontymister
    Aberdare to Risca & Pontymister

About Aberdare Station

Station name Aberdare (ABA)
Address Aberdare station, Abernant Road, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 0PU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:40
Saturday 07:40 - 15:55
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 Aberdare and Risca & Pontymister

The travel time between Aberdare and Risca & Pontymister by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Aberdare and Risca & Pontymister vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:51, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:21.

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Amenities on trains between Aberdare 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 Aberdare & Risca & Pontymister. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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