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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Penarth is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Penarth is to fly and train which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Windsor Arcade via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Penarth via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Penarth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Penarth is 385 miles. The road distance is 372.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Penarth without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 48m and costs £110 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Penarth bus from?

Edinburgh to Penarth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Penarth train from?

Edinburgh to Penarth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Penarth?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Penarth is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 48m and costs £110 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h 32m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Penarth bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Penarth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Penarth train arrive?

Edinburgh to Penarth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Penarth is 373 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Penarth.

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

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1629+ hotels available in Penarth.

Edinburgh to Penarth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Penarth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 48m
£116–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
13h 32m
£40–68
Drive 370.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Penarthcar 370.7 mi
7h 20m
£91–132
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 50m
£56–142
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h 34m
£186–574
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 48m
£106–190
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 37m
£60–160
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 12m
£86–272
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 7m
£72–284

Edinburgh to Penarth by train

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Distance: 382.5 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penarth via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Windsor Arcade via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Cardiff North Road, Kingsway GR, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7 in around 13h 32m.

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