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How to get fromManchester to Penarthby train, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 40m
    £46–105
  2. Train via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 41m
    £32–154
  3. Drive 174.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Penarthcar car 174.5 mi
    3h 58m
    £43–62
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 12m
    £55–166

Manchester to Penarth by train and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 £40–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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