The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Penarth
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Penarth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Penarth will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newport for Penarth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newport to Penarth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Penarth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 21 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£9 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newport to Penarth train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Penarth trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:11 Newport | 0h32 | 09:43 Penarth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Penarth
Trains from Newport to Penarth run on average 11 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 35m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 22:37 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Newport to Penarth trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Newport and Penarth from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry
Cross Country
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FAQs: Newport to Penarth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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 Newport and Penarth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 08:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park outside the station entrance
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stop on Windsor Road
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