What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Pen y Fan?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Pen y Fan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Pen y Fan?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Pen y Fan is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Pen y Fan?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Pen y Fan. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 via Market Square 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Pen y Fan?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Pen y Fan. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Purley to Pen y Fan?

The distance between Purley and Pen y Fan is 199 miles. The road distance is 177.8 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Pen y Fan without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Pen y Fan without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £120 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Pen y Fan?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Purley to Pen y Fan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Pen y Fan bus from?

Purley to Pen y Fan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Pen y Fan train from?

Purley to Pen y Fan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Purley to Pen y Fan?

The best way to get from Purley to Pen y Fan is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs £100 - £160 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Purley to Pen y Fan bus arrive?

Purley to Pen y Fan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Purley to Pen y Fan train arrive?

Purley to Pen y Fan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Purley to Pen y Fan?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Pen y Fan is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Purley to Pen y Fan.

Where can I stay near Pen y Fan?

There are 719+ hotels available in Pen y Fan.

Purley to Pen y Fan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 56 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Pen y Fan by train, bus, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 40m
£128–204
Drive 176.7 mi
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1. Drive from Purley to Pen y Fancar 176.7 mi
3h 26m
£44–64
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway K14bus 509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
6h 50m
£108–152
Fly, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Rhymneytrain
7h 38m
£365–1,222
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Redhill to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 15m
£125–204
Bus, line 56 bus via Gatwick Airport South Terminal
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q6 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
8h 19m
£106–145

London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

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Distance: 197.8 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Pen y Fan, Wales?

You can take a train from Purley to Pen y Fan via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purley to Pen y Fan via London Victoria, London Victoria, Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 in around 6h 50m.

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