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

The cheapest way to get from London to Penarth is to bus and line 30 bus which costs £10 - £28 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Penarth is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between London and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Penarth. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Windsor Arcade via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from London to Penarth?

The distance between London and Penarth is 149 miles. The road distance is 152.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from London to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Penarth bus from?

London to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Penarth?

The best way to get from London to Penarth is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £40 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the London to Penarth bus arrive?

London to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Can I drive from London to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Penarth is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from London to Penarth.

Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 308+ hotels available in Penarth.

London to Penarth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

There are 4 ways to get from London to Penarth by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 20m
£39–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardensbus 509 / ...
4h 19m
£9–37
Drive 152 mi
1. Drive from London to Penarthcar 152 mi
2h 53m
£37–54
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14bus 30
4h 56m
£11–28

London to Penarth by train and bus

205Weekly Services

2h 20mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.3 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–110 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £8–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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