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The average train between Penarth and Leicester takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Penarth to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 58m
Duration
151 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
4h 21m
£63–98

Penarth to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Penarth and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country9h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penarth to Leicester? 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 Penarth to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 150.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Penarth to Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 21m.

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