Risca & Pontymister live departures
Next trains leaving Risca & Pontymister (RCA), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Risca & Pontymister live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeRCA
- CountryWales
- Coordinates51.6044, -3.0935
- Nearest stationRogerstone (2.3 km)
- Passengers 2024-2595,416
- GB rank1,784th busiest
- Managed byTfW Rail
About this board
Risca & Pontymister is a National Rail station in Wales, listed under the code RCA. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Risca & Pontymister handled 95,416 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,784th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Cardiff Central (59,772 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Risca & Pontymister usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Risca & Pontymister station FAQs
What is the station code for Risca & Pontymister?
The three-letter CRS code for Risca & Pontymister is RCA. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Risca & Pontymister departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Risca & Pontymister itself.
How busy is Risca & Pontymister station?
Risca & Pontymister recorded 95,416 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,784th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Cardiff Central.
Which stations are closest to Risca & Pontymister?
The nearest station is Rogerstone, about 2.3 km away in a straight line. Crosskeys (2.9 km) and Pye Corner (4.7 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.