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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Penarth is to bus which costs £8 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Penarth is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Albert Road via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Penarth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Swansea to Penarth?

The distance between Swansea and Penarth is 49 miles. The road distance is 43.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £16 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Swansea to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Penarth bus from?

Swansea to Penarth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Penarth train from?

Swansea to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Penarth?

The best way to get from Swansea to Penarth is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 92 bus, which costs £7 - £10 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Swansea to Penarth bus arrive?

Swansea to Penarth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Swansea to Penarth train arrive?

Swansea to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Penarth is 44 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Swansea to Penarth.

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

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

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Swansea to Penarth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 92 bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Penarth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
1h 18m
£16–36
Bus, line 92 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 to Albert Roadbus 305 / ...
2h 7m
£7–10
Drive 43.6 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Penarthcar 43.6 mi
50 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Penarthtaxi 43.6 mi
50 min
£190–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
3h 16m
£8

Swansea to Penarth by train

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 54 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Albert Road via Cardiff North Road and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 2h 7m.

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