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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Penarth is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Penarth is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 via Plymouth Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Penarth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Penzance to Penarth?

The distance between Penzance and Penarth is 249 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Penzance to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Penarth bus from?

Penzance to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Penarth train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Penarth?

The best way to get from Penzance to Penarth is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Penzance to Penarth bus arrive?

Penzance to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance to Penarth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Penarth is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Penzance to Penarth.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Penarth?

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
5h 55m
£105–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
8h 32m
£34–66
Drive 214.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Penarthcar 214.9 mi
4h 2m
£54–77
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 12m
£100–186

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Distance: 247.7 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dingle Road via Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, and Cardiff Central in around 8h 32m.

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