Scheduled from the Network Rail timetable; status updates live as trains run.
Platform is operational until Darwin advertised platforms are enabled.
Station information
Address
Risca & Pontymister station, Station Approach, off Park Road, Risca, Caerphilly County, NP11 6BD
Managed by
Transport for Wales · staffed: unstaffed
Platforms
2 · minimum connection time 5 min
Step-free access
Category B1: (refer to quick reference guide) — Category B1. The platforms are accessible. Platform 1 (to Ebbw Vale) is accessible from the car park. Access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) is via Mill Street, however this involves a long detour. There is no set down and pick up point for Platform 2. · no lifts · passenger assistance available
Ticket office
No ticket office
Facilities
Ticket machines · Help points · Taxi rank · Cycle parking (4) · Car park (94 spaces)
Source: National Rail Knowledgebase· updated 2026-09-10