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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Penarth is to bus and line 92 bus which costs £7 - £14 and takes 2h 11m.

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 Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Albert Road via Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs £13 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bristol 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 15m and costs £13 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 92 bus, which costs £7 - £14 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Bristol to Penarth bus arrive?

Bristol to Penarth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road 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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Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1791+ 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 Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 15m
£14–30
Bus, line 92 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Albert Roadbus 305 / ...
2h 11m
£7–14
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 15m

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 £15–29 and the journey takes 51 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Albert Road via Cardiff - North Road, Kingsway GR, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 2h 11m.

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