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Outbound fromPenarth to London by train
It takes an average of 4h 18m to travel from Penarth to London by train, over a distance of around 131 miles (211 km). There are normally 87 trains per day travelling from Penarth to London and tickets for this journey start from £31 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:36 | |
| Departure station | Penarth | |
| Arrival station | London | |
| Journey time | From 2h 6m | |
| Distance | 131 miles (211 km) | |
| Frequency | 87 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £31 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Penarth to London in 2 hours 6 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Penarth to London? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 18 minutes to travel the 131 miles (211 km) from Penarth to London by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 6 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 87 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 South Western Railway to London. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Penarth to London in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £31.00. 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 London by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Consider a Season Ticket
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