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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Penarth is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Penarth is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Albert Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Penarth?

The distance between Glasgow and Penarth is 386 miles. The road distance is 375.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Penarth without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 49m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Glasgow to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Penarth bus from?

Glasgow to Penarth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Penarth train from?

Glasgow to Penarth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Penarth?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Penarth is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 49m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Glasgow to Penarth bus arrive?

Glasgow to Penarth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Glasgow to Penarth train arrive?

Glasgow to Penarth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Penarth is 375 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Glasgow to Penarth.

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

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1743+ hotels available in Penarth.

Glasgow to Penarth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Penarth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 49m
£130–206
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 26m
£45–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
11h 26m
£50–79
Drive 373 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Penarthcar 373 mi
7h 5m
£93–134
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 30m
£223–329
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 15m
£52–154
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 50m
£76–169
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 39m
£135–422
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 39m
£83–189

Glasgow to Penarth by train and bus

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Distance: 383.3 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Albert Road via Crewe, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Albert Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 11h 26m.

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