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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Penarth is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Penarth is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Albert Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Penarth. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Penarth via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Croydon to Penarth?

The distance between Croydon and Penarth is 164 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Croydon to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Penarth bus from?

Croydon to Penarth bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Penarth train from?

Croydon to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Penarth?

The best way to get from Croydon to Penarth is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £280 - £1,200 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Croydon to Penarth bus arrive?

Croydon to Penarth bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Penarth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Croydon to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Penarth is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Croydon to Penarth.

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

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

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Croydon to Penarth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Croydon to Penarth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 14m
£70–125
Drive 157.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Penarthcar 157.9 mi
3h 5m
£40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 48m
Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
5h 50m
£285–1,121
Bus via Cardiff North Road
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 13m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 42m
£82–206
Fly London City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 38m
£276–379

Croydon to Penarth by train

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Albert Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 5h 48m.

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