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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Penarth is to bus via Cardiff - North Road which costs £19 - £28 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Penarth is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Albert Road via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Penarth via London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Penarth?

The distance between Heathrow and Penarth is 163 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Heathrow to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Penarth bus from?

Heathrow to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Penarth train from?

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

Train or bus from Heathrow to Penarth?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Penarth is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Heathrow to Penarth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heathrow to Penarth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heathrow to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Penarth is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Heathrow to Penarth.

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

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1781+ hotels available in Penarth.

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Penarth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 2m
£72–143
Bus via Cardiff - North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
4h 21m
£20–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 25m
£74–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
3h 48m
£23–40
Drive 138 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Penarthcar 138 mi
2h 30m
£35–51

Heathrow to Penarth by train

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Distance: 162.2 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Heathrow, 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 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h.

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