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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Leicester is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Penarth to Leicester?

The distance between Penarth and Leicester is 151 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Penarth to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penarth to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Penarth to Leicester?

The best way to get from Penarth to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Penarth to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penarth to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penarth to Leicester?

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Penarth to Leicester 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 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
4h 21m
£63–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
5h 14m
£23–45
Drive 142.6 mi
1. Drive from Penarth to Leicestercar 142.6 mi
2h 49m
£36–52
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 15m
£52–103

Penarth to Leicester by train

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Distance: 150.5 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Penarth to Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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