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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Birmingham is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Penarth to Birmingham?

The distance between Penarth and Birmingham is 112 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Penarth to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Birmingham bus from?

Penarth to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Birmingham train from?

Penarth to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Penarth to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Penarth to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Penarth to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penarth to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penarth to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Birmingham is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Penarth to Birmingham.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h
£56–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
4h 56m
£27–63
Drive 110.8 mi
1. Drive from Penarth to Birminghamcar 110.8 mi
2h 5m
£27–39
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
4h 7m
£42–92

Penarth to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 111.2 mi
Duration: 3h

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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