The distance between Bath and Welshpool is around 197km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bath 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 → Bath if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Shrewsbury.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Welshpool.
There are several options for getting from Bath to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Bath and Welshpool is around 197km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (94 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Bath and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bath to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Bath and Welshpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Bath and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Bath and Welshpool. The distance is around 197km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 60m | £80($95) | every 2 hours | 243km (151 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 2h 60m | £95($115) | every 2 hours | 262km (163 miles) |
Bus | 4h 50m | £13($15) | once daily | 272km (169 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £35($41) | on demand | 197km (123 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.