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Trip Overview

The average train between Croydon and Penarth takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Croydon to Penarth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 29m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Croydon to Penarth train times

Trains run hourly between Croydon and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Penarth at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 14m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 12m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales7h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales9h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 9m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 9m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 12m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales10h 36m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 54m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 54m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 9m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 9m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Croydon to Penarth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Croydon to Penarth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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