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How to get fromPenrith to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Penrith to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 52m
    £100–168

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    10h 10m
    £38–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    7h 45m
    £49–129

  4. Drive 257 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Cardiffcar car 257 mi
    5h 5m
    £63–91

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 44m
    £105–220

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 37m
    £102–183

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 26m
    £92–211

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 5m
    £74–183

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 48m
    £163–313

Penrith to Cardiff by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 45m.

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