The average train between Sheffield and Penarth takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 every 2 hours between Sheffield and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Penarth at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sheffield 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Penarth station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Sheffield to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Sheffield to Penarth train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Sheffield and Penarth is 245.3 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Penarth via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 3h 53m.