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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Penarth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Penarth is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Albert Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Leicester to Penarth?

The distance between Leicester and Penarth is 152 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Leicester to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Penarth bus from?

Leicester to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Penarth train from?

Leicester to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Penarth?

The best way to get from Leicester to Penarth is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Leicester to Penarth bus arrive?

Leicester to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Penarth train arrive?

Leicester to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Penarth is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Leicester to Penarth.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Penarth?

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Leicester to Penarth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Penarth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 9m
£78–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
6h 54m
£35–89
Drive 141.7 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Penarthcar 141.7 mi
2h 49m
£35–50
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 15m
£62–116

Leicester to Penarth by train and bus

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4h 9mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Albert Road via Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Albert Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 6h 54m.

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