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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Penarth is to bus which costs £16 - £55 and takes 5h 57m.

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 36m and costs £50 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Penarth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Manchester to Penarth?

The distance between Manchester and Penarth is 173 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 36m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Manchester to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Penarth train from?

Manchester to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Penarth?

The best way to get from Manchester to Penarth is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 5h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Manchester to Penarth train arrive?

Manchester to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Penarth is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Manchester to Penarth.

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

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1556+ hotels available in Penarth.

Manchester to Penarth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Penarth by train, bus, 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 CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 36m
£53–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
5h 57m
£16–51
Drive 174.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Penarth174.5 mi
3h 57m
£43–62
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)MAN - CWL
6h 1m
£64–180
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 37m
£41–155

Manchester to Penarth by train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.2 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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 £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Dingle Road via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 57m.

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