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Risca to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Risca to Birmingham New Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as IDR 357,163, with average prices for this route around IDR 357,163.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
20:37 3h 25m, Changes required Risca & Pontymister	00:02 +1 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
23:43 8h 12m, Changes required Risca & Pontymister	07:55 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Risca to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details

First train

06:37

Last train

23:43

Departure station

Risca

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

2h 17m

Distance

127 km

Price

IDR 357,163*

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

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

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

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%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Risca to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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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Trains from Risca to Birmingham New Street from IDR 357,163

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Risca to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Risca to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details