The average train between Liverpool and Penarth takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Penarth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Penarth at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Penarth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Penarth station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Liverpool to Penarth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Penarth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Liverpool to Penarth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Liverpool and Penarth is 219.7 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Penarth via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 4h 22m.