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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Penarth is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Penarth is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Albert Road via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Chester to Penarth?

The distance between Chester and Penarth is 153 miles. The road distance is 150.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Chester to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Penarth bus from?

Chester to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Penarth train from?

Chester to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Penarth?

The best way to get from Chester to Penarth is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Chester to Penarth bus arrive?

Chester to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Where does the Chester to Penarth train arrive?

Chester to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Penarth is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Chester to Penarth.

Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Penarth.

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There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Penarth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 23m
£62–102
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Sophia Gardensbus Gm4
6h 23m
£29–70
Drive 150 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Penarthcar 150 mi
3h 9m
£37–53

Chester to Penarth by train and bus

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3h 23mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.7 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Albert Road via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 6h 23m.

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