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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Penarth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Penarth is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £65 - £95.

How far is it from Manchester to Penarth?

The distance between Manchester and Penarth is 174 miles. The road distance is 175.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £65 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Manchester to Penarth, including transfers.

Train or fly from Manchester to Penarth?

The best way to get from Manchester to Penarth is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £65 - £95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £370 and takes 6h 3m.

Can I drive from Manchester to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Penarth is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Manchester to Penarth.

Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1629+ hotels available in Penarth.

Manchester to Penarth - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Penarth by train, car, or plane

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 40m
£68–94
Drive 174.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Penarthcar 174.5 mi
3h 58m
£43–62
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
6h 3m
£53–366
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 43m
£83–246

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

23Weekly Planes

4h 36mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Penarth.

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Distance: 172.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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