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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Dover is to bus which costs £18 - £60 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Dover. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Pencester Road via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Dover. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Dover Priory via Cardiff Central, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Penarth to Dover?

The distance between Penarth and Dover is 229 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Penarth to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Dover bus from?

Penarth to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Dover train from?

Penarth to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Penarth to Dover?

The best way to get from Penarth to Dover is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £60 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Penarth to Dover bus arrive?

Penarth to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Penarth to Dover train arrive?

Penarth to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Penarth to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Dover is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Penarth to Dover.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Penarth to Dover by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 30m
£65–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h 33m
£19–58
Drive 228 mi
1. Drive from Penarth to Dovercar 228 mi
3h 56m
£55–80
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
5h 29m
£62–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
9h 15m
£26–87

Penarth to Dover by train and subway

122Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penarth to Dover.

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Distance: 227.6 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Penarth to Dover Priory via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Pencester Road via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 8h 33m.

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