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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Penarth is to bus which costs £13 - £22 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Penarth is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Windsor Arcade via Reading, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Reading to Penarth?

The distance between Reading and Penarth is 113 miles. The road distance is 112.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Reading to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Penarth bus from?

Reading to Penarth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Penarth?

The best way to get from Reading to Penarth is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Reading to Penarth bus arrive?

Reading to Penarth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Can I drive from Reading to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Penarth is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Reading to Penarth.

Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1709+ hotels available in Penarth.

Reading to Penarth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Penarth by train, bus, or car

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 Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 29m
£51–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
4h 32m
£14–22
Drive 112 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Penarthcar 112 mi
2h 7m
£28–40

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Penarth.

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Distance: 112.8 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Cardiff North Road once daily. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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