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 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 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 fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 59m.

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 1539+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 36m
£53–106
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
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 39m
£41–155
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
5h 59m
£68–182

Manchester to Penarth by train

117Weekly Trains

3h 36mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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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, Ryanair, KLM, and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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