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Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Penarth (PEN)

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20

train journeys
per day

77

miles (124 kms)

3hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

05:23 / 23:42

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Penarth (PEN)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Christchurch and Penarth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Christchurch to Penarth is approximately 77 miles (124 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 18 mins.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Penarth.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Christchurch to Penarth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from Christchurch to Penarth Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:23
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    09:31
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:19
    3 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    10:02
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:12
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    11:31
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:25
    3 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    12:16
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    13:01
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    14:01
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    15:01
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:30
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    17:01
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:30
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    18:16
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:30
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    19:16
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    20:15
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:30
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    21:19
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:30
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    22:09
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:30
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    23:24
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:30
    9 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    05:59
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:20
    9 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    06:47
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:20
    10 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    08:30
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:20
    9 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    09:16
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:35
    10 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    10:16
    Christchurch
    Penarth
    Christchurch to Penarth

About Christchurch Station

Station name Christchurch (CHR)
Address Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 12:55
Saturday 07:00 - 14:00
Sunday 08:45 - 12:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Penarth Station

Station name Penarth (PEN)
Address Penarth station, Stanwell Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 3DQ
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 08:00 - 13:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 13:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 13:30
Thursday 08:00 - 13:30
Friday 08:00 - 13:30
Saturday 08:00 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Christchurch and Penarth

The travel time between Christchurch and Penarth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 18 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Christchurch and Penarth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:42.

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Amenities on trains between Christchurch and Penarth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Christchurch & Penarth. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Penarth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Christchurch and Penarth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.