The average train between Worcester and Penarth takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Penarth at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Gloucester and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Penarth station via Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Worcester to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Worcester to Penarth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Worcester and Penarth is 106.1 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Penarth via Gloucester and Cardiff Central in around 2h 13m.