What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Penarth?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Penarth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Penarth?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Penarth is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Windsor Arcade via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Penarth via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Penarth?

The distance between Bournemouth and Penarth is 189 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Penarth without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Penarth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 38m and costs £50 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Penarth?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Bournemouth to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Penarth bus from?

Bournemouth to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Penarth train from?

Bournemouth to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Penarth?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Penarth is to train via Reading which takes 3h 38m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £85 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Penarth bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Penarth train arrive?

Bournemouth to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Penarth is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Bournemouth to Penarth.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Penarth?

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 308+ hotels available in Penarth.

Bournemouth to Penarth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 92 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Penarth by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 38m
£51–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 56m
£26–82
Drive 118.2 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Penarthcar 118.2 mi
2h 41m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 20m
£48–177
Bus, train, line 92 bus
1. Take the bus from Westover Road to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7 to Windsor Arcadebus 92 / ...
5h 1m
£36–56

Bournemouth to Penarth by train

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Distance: 187.6 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Penarth via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Windsor Arcade via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7 in around 5h 56m.

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