Bus from Blackwood (Caerphilly) to Risca
2 direct routes · 24–32 min · first bus 05:21, last bus 22:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Risca as of 10:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Blackwood, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~32 min | 50 | Sat 48 · Sun 14 | 05:21 | 22:44 | Blackwood Gate Retail Park (o/s) | Top Club (o/s) | Pontllanfraith, Pentwynmawr, Newbridge, Chapel of Ease, Abercarn, Cwmcarn & 2 more |
| 56 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~24 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 5 | 05:56 | 22:11 | Blackwood Gate Retail Park (o/s) | Top Club (o/s) | Pontllanfraith, Gelligroes, Ynysddu, Cwmfelinfach, Nine Mile Point, Brynawel & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Blackwood on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 151 bus or 56 bus timetable.
Fares from Blackwood to Risca
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Blackwood to Risca?
2 routes run directly from Blackwood to Risca: the 151 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 56 (Stagecoach South Wales). The most frequent is the 151, 50 times each weekday — board at Blackwood Gate Retail Park (o/s) and get off at Top Club (o/s), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Blackwood to Risca?
Between 24 minutes on the 56 and 32 on the 151, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pontllanfraith, Pentwynmawr, Newbridge, Chapel of Ease and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Blackwood to Risca?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:21 and the last around 22:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Blackwood to Risca?
Adult singles from Blackwood to Risca: £6.30 on the 151 and 56 (Stagecoach South Wales). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.