The average train between Penarth and Rugby takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Penarth to Rugby. 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 Rugby. 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 Rugby at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Penarth to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Penarth to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Penarth to Rugby train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penarth and Rugby is 167 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Penarth to Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 52m.