The average train between Croydon and Penarth takes 3h 31m 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.
Trains run hourly between Croydon and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Penarth at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Penarth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Croydon to Penarth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Croydon to Penarth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Croydon to Penarth train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Penarth is 213.2 km. The road distance is 263 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m.