The average train between Penarth and Leicester takes 4h 1m 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.
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 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Leicester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Penarth to Leicester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Penarth to Leicester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Penarth to Leicester train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Penarth and Leicester is 193.1 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Penarth to Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 20m.