The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Penarth takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 every 2 hours between Newcastle upon Tyne and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Penarth at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Penarth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Penarth train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Penarth is 406.5 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Penarth via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 6h 2m.