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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 3m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Penarth to Manchester?

The distance between Penarth and Manchester is 173 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Penarth to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penarth to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Penarth to Manchester?

The best way to get from Penarth to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £370 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Penarth to Manchester bus arrive?

Penarth to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penarth to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penarth to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Manchester is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Penarth to Manchester.

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

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Penarth to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Penarth to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 15m
£67–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 3m
£42–59
Drive 174.1 mi
1. Drive from Penarth to Manchestercar 174.1 mi
3h 58m
£43–62
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
6h 8m
£52–366
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 15m
£96–262
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 14m
£135–387

Penarth to Manchester by train

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Distance: 172.2 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Manchester Central Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 3m.

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