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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Penarth is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £5 - £11 and takes 1h 58m.

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 Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m 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 National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Penarth train from?

Swansea to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 16m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £25 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Swansea to Penarth bus arrive?

Swansea to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea to Penarth train arrive?

Swansea to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Penarth?

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

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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 Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 16m
£19–39
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
1h 58m
£6–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
1h 48m
£10–25
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

Swansea to Penarth by train

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 52 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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