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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Taunton is to bus which costs £14 - £26 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 and arriving at County Hall via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Penarth to Taunton?

The distance between Penarth and Taunton is 86 miles. The road distance is 80.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Taunton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Penarth to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Taunton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penarth to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Penarth to Taunton?

The best way to get from Penarth to Taunton is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £26 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Penarth to Taunton bus arrive?

Penarth to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Penarth to Taunton train arrive?

Penarth to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Penarth to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Taunton is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Penarth to Taunton.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Penarth to Taunton by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 15m
£31–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
3h 29m
£14–26
Drive 80.3 mi
1. Drive from Penarth to Tauntoncar 80.3 mi
1h 32m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 2m
£36–67

Penarth to Taunton by train

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Distance: 85.9 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Penarth to Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall twice a week. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h.

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