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Risca to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Risca to Birmingham New Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$33.14, with average prices for this route around AU$33.14. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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12:37
2 hours 48 minutes, Changes required
Risca & Pontymister
15:25
Birmingham New Street
Transport for WalesGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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13:08
2 hours 37 minutes, Changes required
Risca & Pontymister
15:45
Birmingham New Street
Transport for WalesCrossCountry
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13:37
2 hours 48 minutes, Changes required
Risca & Pontymister
16:25
Birmingham New Street
Transport for WalesGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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14:08
2 hours 37 minutes, Changes required
Risca & Pontymister
16:45
Birmingham New Street
Transport for WalesCrossCountry
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14:37
2 hours 47 minutes, Changes required
Risca & Pontymister
17:24
Birmingham New Street
Transport for WalesGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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15:08
2 hours 37 minutes, Changes required
Risca & Pontymister
17:45
Paris
Transport for WalesCrossCountry
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Risca to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:37
Last train
Last train
23:43
Departure station
Departure station
Risca
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham New Street
Journey time
Journey time
2 hours 17 minutes
Distance
Distance
127 km
Price
Price
AU$33.14*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Risca to Birmingham New Street

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Risca to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Risca to Birmingham New Street for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Risca to Birmingham New Street, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Risca to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Risca to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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