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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bristol to Penarth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Penarth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 40 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Penarth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Penarth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 23:07 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Bristol to Penarth trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Bristol and Penarth from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
FAQs: Bristol to Penarth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Penarth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Penarth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Penarth
Most Bristol to Penarth trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Penarth station pair, with some services arriving at Dingle Road. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Penarth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Bristol, Airport from Bristol city centre
Bristol, Airport is 11 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Airport train station facilities and services
Bristol, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dexters, Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Airport. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bristol, Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol, Airport: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, Winford Manor Hotel.
Getting to St Andrews Road from Bristol city centre
St Andrews Road is 9 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
St Andrews Road train station facilities and services
St Andrews Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Andrews Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at St Andrews Road: Bike Parking.
Which Penarth station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Penarth from Penarth city centre
Penarth train station facilities and services
Penarth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Penarth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Penarth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Penarth: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Penarth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Penarth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform from the car park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Dingle Road from Penarth city centre
Dingle Road train station facilities and services
Dingle Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dingle Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dingle Road: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Dingle Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dingle Road: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access is available to the platform via a ramp with a shallow gradient, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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