Penarth to London train with Great Western Rail

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Penarth to London

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£54

Average price

£71

Fastest journey

2 h 27 m

Average duration

2 h 48 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

211 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penarth to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Penarth to London will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Penarth for London every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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.

Great Western Rail
09:222h27
Penarth
11:49London
£541One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
19:372h34
Penarth
22:11London
£681One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
07:523h17
Penarth
11:09London
£701One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
06:522h54
Penarth
09:46London
£931One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Penarth to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penarth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £37.

Distance: 211 km

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Coach

£54

Average Price

£10

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Penarth to London train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:41
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western06:52 Penarth
2h54
09:46 London0 changesdirect
great_western07:52 Penarth
3h17
11:09 London0 changesdirect
great_western09:22 Penarth
2h27
11:49 London0 changesdirect
great_western19:37 Penarth
2h34
22:11 London0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Penarth to London

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Trains from Penarth to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance
211 km
Average train duration
2h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£37
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
2h 4m
First train
04:54
Last train
21:07
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales from Penarth to London trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Penarth and London from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 4m
Cheapest Price
£37
Great Western Rail frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transport for Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 6m
Cheapest Price
£136
Transport for Wales frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Penarth to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Penarth to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Penarth to London.
FAQs
The train distance from Penarth to London is 211 km.
The train journey from Penarth to London covers a distance of 211 km and takes approximately 2h 4m. Trains run 8 per day.
To get from Penarth to London, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Penarth to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Penarth to London leaves at 4:54.
The cost of a train ticket from Penarth to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £54.
The cheapest way to get from Penarth to London is by coach, costing approximately £8.
The last train from Penarth to London departs at 21:07.
Trains from Penarth to London run approximately 8 times per day.
The train station in Penarth that goes to London is Penarth station (PEN), and it arrives at London Paddington (PAD).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Penarth to London.
There is no night train service from Penarth to London.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Penarth to London.
Yes, you can take the train from Penarth to London.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Penarth and London

Penarth
London
The major train station for departures in Penarth is Penarth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Penarth for your trip from Penarth to London.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 08:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On the platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Penarth
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park outside the station entrance
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Public transport options for Dingle Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stop on Windsor Road

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