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 £30 - £90 and takes 13h 18m.

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 14m and costs £70 - £190.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs £60 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Penarth, including transfers.

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 41m and costs £60 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 13h 18m.

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 17m 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 1556+ hotels available in Penarth.

Edinburgh to Penarth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 CreweEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 41m
£60–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson StreetUkn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Kingsway GDUk078
13h 18m
£31–86
Drive 370.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Penarth370.7 mi
7h 17m
£91–131
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cogan
4h 14m
£72–184
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff CentralEdinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h 25m
£71–544
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 33m
£91–184
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 50m
£46–134
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 29m
£54–194
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 12m
£66–196
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 4m
£53–210

Edinburgh to Penarth by train

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Distance: 382.6 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dingle Road via John Dobson Street, Kingsway GD, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Central in around 13h 18m.

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