How to travel from Aberdeen to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Welshpool is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Welshpool by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WelshpoolAberdeen if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £130($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance637km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Welshpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($150).

The distance between Aberdeen and Welshpool is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Aberdeen and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Welshpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £130 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Welshpool. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Crewe and Shrewsbury. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Aberdeen and Welshpool. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Welshpool. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aberdeen to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street, New St Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Welshpool. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Welshpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Welshpool. The distance is around 637km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Welshpool

Transport options from Aberdeen to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£130($150)
every 2 hours558km (347 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
£240($285)
every 2 hours653km (406 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
£155($185)
every 3 hours674km (419 miles)
Train via Crewe8h 20m
£77($90)
once a week678km (421 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
£50($59)
once daily851km (529 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
£110($130)
on demand637km (396 miles)

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Airports near Welshpool

The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Welshpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Welshpool
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Welshpool