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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Swansea is to bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 which costs £7 - £8 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Swansea is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Penarth to Swansea?

The distance between Penarth and Swansea is 49 miles. The road distance is 43.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £16 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Penarth to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Swansea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penarth to Swansea train from?

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

Train or bus from Penarth to Swansea?

The best way to get from Penarth to Swansea is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £17 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Penarth to Swansea bus arrive?

Penarth to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Penarth to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penarth to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Swansea is 43 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Penarth to Swansea.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Penarth to Swansea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 17m
£16–37
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus X1
2h 59m
£7–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
2h 2m
£8–17
Drive 42.9 mi
1. Drive from Penarth to Swanseacar 42.9 mi
49 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penarth to Swanseataxi 42.9 mi
49 min
£180–230

Penarth to Swansea by train

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 51 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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