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
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penarth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Penarth to London takes 1h 50m and costs around £63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £98 for a 7h 18m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Penarth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Penarth takes 70 miles and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Penarth
Where to stay in popular areas of Penarth
Most booked hotels in Penarth
Hiring a car in Penarth
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penarth, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.