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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Penarth is to bus which costs £8 - £17 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Penarth is to drive which takes 1h and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Penarth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Bristol to Penarth?

The distance between Bristol and Penarth is 42 miles. The road distance is 45.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £13 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Bristol to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Penarth bus from?

Bristol to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Penarth train from?

Bristol to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Penarth?

The best way to get from Bristol to Penarth is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £17 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Bristol to Penarth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bristol to Penarth train arrive?

Bristol to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Penarth is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Bristol to Penarth.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1756+ hotels available in Penarth.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 13m
£14–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
1h 57m
£9–16
Drive 45.2 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Penarthcar 45.2 mi
1h
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Penarthtaxi 45.2 mi
1h
£190–240

Bristol to Penarth by train

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Distance: 41.4 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 49 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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