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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Penarth Pier is to bus which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 8m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Penarth Pier?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Penarth Pier. 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 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Penarth Pier?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Penarth Pier. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Penarth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Bristol to Penarth Pier?

The distance between Bristol and Penarth Pier is 42 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Penarth Pier without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £13 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Bristol to Penarth Pier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Penarth Pier bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Penarth Pier train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Penarth Pier?

The best way to get from Bristol to Penarth Pier is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Bristol to Penarth Pier bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bristol to Penarth Pier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Penarth Pier?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Penarth Pier is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Bristol to Penarth Pier.

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

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Where can I stay near Penarth Pier?

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Penarth Pier 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 21m
£14–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2h 8m
£9–17
Drive 45.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Penarth Piercar 45.6 mi
1h 1m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Penarth Piertaxi 45.6 mi
1h 1m
£200–240

Bristol to Penarth Pier by train and foot

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Distance: 41.8 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Penarth Pier, 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 £7–12 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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