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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Penarth is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Penarth is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Albert Road via Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Penarth via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Penarth?

The distance between Plymouth and Penarth is 169 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Plymouth to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Penarth bus from?

Plymouth to Penarth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Penarth train from?

Plymouth to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Penarth?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Penarth is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Plymouth to Penarth bus arrive?

Plymouth to Penarth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.

Where does the Plymouth to Penarth train arrive?

Plymouth to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Penarth is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Plymouth to Penarth.

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

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Penarth.

Plymouth to Penarth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 22m
£73–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
5h 42m
£25–47
Drive 152.3 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Penarthcar 152.3 mi
2h 45m
£37–54
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 57m
£75–145

Plymouth to Penarth by train

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Penarth via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Albert Road via Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 5h 42m.

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