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Outbound fromExeter St David's to Penarth by train
It takes an average of 4h 10m to travel from Exeter St David's to Penarth by train, over a distance of around 51 miles (83 km). There are normally 28 trains per day travelling from Exeter St David's to Penarth and tickets for this journey start from £33 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:07 | |
| Departure station | Exeter St David's | |
| Arrival station | Penarth | |
| Journey time | From 2h 21m | |
| Distance | 51 miles (83 km) | |
| Frequency | 28 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £33 | |
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Taking the train from Exeter St David's to Penarth in 2 hours 21 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Exeter St David's to Penarth? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 10 minutes to travel the 51 miles (83 km) from Exeter St David's to Penarth by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 28 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry to Penarth. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Exeter St David's to Penarth in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £33.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Penarth by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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