Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Penarth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Penarth

With a population of 23,437, Penarth is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Penarth to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Penarth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Courts (Penarth Rd) and Chez Francis - Penarth (21 Glebe Street) are great picks.

When to visit Penarth

Penarth in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penarth in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Penarth

Plane

When flying to Penarth, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Penarth departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penarth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Penarth to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £1,231 for a 10h 01m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penarth Dingle Road, Gwent is the busiest station in Penarth. Another popular train station is Penarth Cogan, Gwent, located 0.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penarth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 131 miles from Penarth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penarth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Penarth takes 175 miles and will cost you around £25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 245 miles.

Plane

When flying to Penarth, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Penarth departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penarth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Penarth to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £1,231 for a 10h 01m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penarth Dingle Road, Gwent is the busiest station in Penarth. Another popular train station is Penarth Cogan, Gwent, located 0.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penarth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 131 miles from Penarth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penarth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Penarth takes 175 miles and will cost you around £25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Penarth

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Penarth

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Penarth

Most booked hotels in Penarth

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Holm House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£172+
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voco St. David's Cardiff
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Future Inn Cardiff Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hilton Cardiff
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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The Angel Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£53+
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easyHotel Cardiff
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£39+
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Hiring a car in Penarth

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Penarth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Penarth is Compact (Skoda Karoq or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Penarth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Penarth is Compact (Skoda Karoq or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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