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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Birmingham NEC is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Birmingham NEC is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Birmingham NEC?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Ingenuity House via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Birmingham NEC?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Birmingham International via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Penarth to Birmingham NEC?

The distance between Penarth and Birmingham NEC is 120 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Birmingham NEC without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Penarth to Birmingham NEC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Birmingham NEC bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penarth to Birmingham NEC train from?

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

Train or bus from Penarth to Birmingham NEC?

The best way to get from Penarth to Birmingham NEC is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Penarth to Birmingham NEC bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penarth to Birmingham NEC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penarth to Birmingham NEC?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Birmingham NEC is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Penarth to Birmingham NEC.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Penarth to Birmingham NEC 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 22m
£58–94
Drive 116.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penarth to Birmingham NECcar 116.6 mi
2h 5m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 54m
£30–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Allison Street to Birmingham International Stationbus 17A / ...
5h 20m
£45–95

Penarth to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

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Distance: 119.7 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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