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Cardiff Queen Street to Penarth Pier trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Queen Street and Penarth Pier takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cardiff Queen Street to Penarth Pier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16 min
Duration
5 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Cardiff Queen Street to Penarth Pier train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Cardiff Queen Street and Penarth Pier. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Queen Street is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Penarth Pier at 11:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Queen Street to Penarth Pier? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Penarth Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Queen Street, Wales and Penarth Pier, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Penarth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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