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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Penarth (PEN)

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56

train journeys
per day

131

miles (212 kms)

3hrs 31 mins

fastest journey

02:46 / 00:22

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Penarth (PEN)

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On a typical weekday there are 56 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Penarth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 56 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Penarth is approximately 131 miles (212 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 59 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Penarth.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Penarth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 31 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Penarth Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    02:46
    5 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    08:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:11
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    09:16
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:20
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    09:16
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:49
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    09:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:36
    3 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    10:02
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:00
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:06
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:36
    3 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    11:01
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:59
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:06
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:36
    3 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    12:01
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    12:46
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:06
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    13:01
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:36
    3 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    13:01
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:59
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    13:46
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:06
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:29
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:36
    3 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    14:01
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:59
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    14:46
    Gatwick Airport
    Penarth
    Gatwick Airport to Penarth

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

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 Gatwick Airport and Penarth

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Penarth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 31 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Penarth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 56 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:22.

First class tickets on trains between Gatwick Airport and Penarth typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport & Penarth. owever, there are 56 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Penarth.

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