The average train between Penarth and Porthkerry takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Penarth to Porthkerry. 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 Porthkerry. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Porthkerry at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Porthkerry. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Porthkerry station via Rhoose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Penarth to Porthkerry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Grangetown (Cardiff) station.
Penarth to Porthkerry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rhoose station.
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The distance between Penarth and Porthkerry is 11.6 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Grangetown (Cardiff) to Rhoose hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 27 min.