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National Museum Cardiff
National museum in Cardiff with art, archaeology and natural history collections, easy to reach from Penarth.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£144
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£151
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
3 h 32 m
Trains on 23 Sept
7
Distance
221 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxted to Penarth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxted to Penarth will cost around £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £144.
To travel from Oxted to Penarth you need to make at least 4 changes.










The table below shows live departures for Oxted to Penarth trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:01 Oxted | 3h30 | 10:31 Penarth | 4 changes | |
![]() | 7:31 Oxted | 3h30 | 11:01 Penarth | 4 changes | |
![]() | 8:01 Oxted | 3h30 | 11:31 Penarth | 4 changes | |
![]() | 9:31 Oxted | 3h30 | 13:01 Penarth | 4 changes | |
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Take a train from Oxted to Penarth and enjoy the approximately 221 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 23:20.
Distance 221 km |
First train 7:01 |
Last train 23:20 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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National museum in Cardiff with art, archaeology and natural history collections, easy to reach from Penarth.
Independent gallery and arts centre showing contemporary exhibitions, talks and workshops in central Penarth.
Historic house and gallery in nearby Cardiff Bay with changing art exhibitions, gardens and a peaceful waterside setting.
Pleasant waterfront promenade linking the town to the pier, popular for walks, sea air and sunset views.
Lakeside park with boating, seasonal flower displays, wildlife and family-friendly paths near the town centre.
Clifftop park with dramatic coastal views, walking paths, tennis courts and access to the seafront below.
A Welsh tea loaf packed with dried fruit and brewed tea. A classic local bake served sliced with butter in homes and cafés across south Wales.
Seaweed purée traditionally cooked for hours and often served at breakfast with bacon or cockles. It is one of Wales’s most distinctive coastal foods.
Small local shellfish gathered on the south Wales coast, often eaten with laverbread or at breakfast. A simple traditional taste of the Bristol Channel.
Popular Italian restaurant in Penarth town centre serving pizzas, pasta and relaxed family-friendly meals in an established neighbourhood setting.
Independent café on the Esplanade known for coffee, brunch and light lunches with sea views. A dependable stop for a casual Penarth meal.
Stylish seafront restaurant and bar on Penarth Marina known for modern British dishes, seafood and steaks in a polished waterside setting.
Moderate for South Wales. Penarth dining is similar to Cardiff suburbs, with varied café and pub prices; accommodation nearby is usually cheaper than central Cardiff.
In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. In cafés, tipping is optional; small change is appreciated.
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Most Oxted to Penarth trains use the Oxted to Dingle Road station pair, with some services arriving at Penarth. Use this guide to compare Oxted and Penarth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxted has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Oxted.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxted.
Ticket office support is available at Oxted.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxted: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oxted: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxted: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platform via lifts.Level step free access to Ticket Office and platform 1 (to London). Step free access to platforms 2 and 3 (to East Grinstead/ Uckfield) via lift. Step-free interchange between platfforms via lift and ramped subway. Assistance Meeting Point is at the station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Dingle Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Dingle Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dingle Road: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Dingle Road: Bike Parking.
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.
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 options are available at Penarth.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Penarth: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penarth: Bike Parking.
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.
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