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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Penarth to Bournemouth?

The distance between Penarth and Bournemouth is 189 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 15m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Penarth to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penarth to Bournemouth train from?

Penarth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Penarth to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Penarth to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 4h 15m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Penarth to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Penarth to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Penarth to Bournemouth train arrive?

Penarth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Penarth to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Bournemouth is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Penarth to Bournemouth.

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 15m
£86–157
Drive 115.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penarth to Bournemouthcar 115.2 mi
2h 50m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
6h 21m
£44–113
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 28m
£63–129
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5h 7m
£48–88

Penarth to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 187.6 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Penarth to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Bournemouth Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 21m.

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