There are 3 ways to get from Penarth to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Penarth to Cheltenham by train
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The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Penarth to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Royal Well via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Penarth and Cheltenham is 66 miles. The road distance is 71 miles.
The best way to get from Penarth to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Penarth to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Penarth to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Penarth to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Penarth to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Cheltenham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well 4 times a week. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
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- +44 3447 369 123
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- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Penarth to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well station.
Penarth to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Cheltenham is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Penarth to Cheltenham.
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