What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Penarth?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Penarth is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Penarth?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Penarth is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Albert Road via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Penarth?

The distance between Birmingham and Penarth is 112 miles. The road distance is 110.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Penarth without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £60 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Penarth?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Birmingham to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Penarth bus from?

Birmingham to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Penarth train from?

Birmingham to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Penarth?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Penarth is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £60 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Birmingham to Penarth bus arrive?

Birmingham to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Birmingham to Penarth train arrive?

Birmingham to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Penarth is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Birmingham to Penarth.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Penarth?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Penarth?

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1716+ hotels available in Penarth.

Birmingham to Penarth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Penarth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 23m
£61–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
4h 9m
£26–62
Drive 110.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Penarthcar 110.1 mi
2h 6m
£27–39
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 26m
£42–88

Birmingham to Penarth by train and bus

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Distance: 111.7 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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