The average train between Penarth and Manchester takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Penarth to Manchester. 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 Penarth and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Penarth to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Penarth to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Penarth to Manchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Penarth and Manchester is 235.8 km. The road distance is 277 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.