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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
    £87–140

  2. Bus

    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
    9h 50m
    £39–62

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    9h 10m
    £51–89

  4. Drive  257 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Cardiffcar car 257 mi
    5h 5m
    £64–92

  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 58m
    £88–214

  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
    £85–139

  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 38m
    £79–195

  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 29m
    £69–166

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 21m
    £118–249

Penrith to Cardiff by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest 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 Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 10m.

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