What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penrith?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penrith is to train which costs $14 - $21 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penrith?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff station to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station, Main Rd and arriving at Penrith Station, Stand D via Gordon Station, Stand B, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D and Blacktown Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff station to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Penrith Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Penrith?

The distance between Cardiff and Penrith is 185 km. The road distance is 163.2 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Penrith without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $14 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Penrith?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Cardiff to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penrith bus from?

Cardiff to Penrith bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Cardiff Station, Main Rd.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penrith train from?

Cardiff to Penrith train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Cardiff Station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Penrith?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penrith is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $14 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 197 bus and line 611 bus, which costs $16 - $26 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Cardiff to Penrith bus arrive?

Cardiff to Penrith bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Gordon Station, Stand C.

Where does the Cardiff to Penrith train arrive?

Cardiff to Penrith train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penrith is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Cardiff to Penrith.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 306+ hotels available in Penrith.

Cardiff to Penrith - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 197 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Penrith by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
3h 4m
$14–21
Bus, line 197 bus, line 611 bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus
2. Take the bus from Gordon Station, Stand B to Macquarie Centre, Stand Ebus 197 / ...
3. Take the bus from Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D to Blacktown Station, Stand Dbus 611
4. Take the bus from Blacktown Station, Stand D to Penrith Station, Stand Dbus N70
4h 54m
$17–26
Drive 163.2 km
1. Drive from Cardiff to Penrithcar 163.2 km
2h 6m
$29–42

Cardiff to Penrith by train

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Distance: 185.4 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Cardiff, NSW, Australia and Penrith, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Cardiff Station to Penrith Station via Strathfield Station in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to Penrith Station, Stand D via Gordon Station, Stand B, Macquarie Centre, Stand E, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D, and Blacktown Station, Stand D in around 4h 54m.

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