The average train between Taunton and Penarth takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Taunton 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 hourly between Taunton and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Taunton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Penarth at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Taunton station and arriving at Penarth station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Taunton to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Taunton to Penarth train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Taunton and Penarth is 47.4 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Taunton to Penarth via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 1h 56m.