The distance between Barnstaple and Welshpool is around 328km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Welshpool → Barnstaple if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Welshpool.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).
The distance between Barnstaple and Welshpool is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Barnstaple and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Barnstaple and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Welshpool. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street, New St Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Welshpool. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Welshpool. The distance is around 328km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 427km (265 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 5h 50m | £130($150) | every 3 hours | 447km (278 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | £28($33) | 6 times a week | 418km (260 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | £57($67) | on demand | 328km (204 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.