The distance between Birmingham and Welshpool is around 100km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Birmingham 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 → Birmingham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Welshpool.
Transport for Wales
Take the bus to Welshpool.
There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).
The distance between Birmingham and Welshpool is around 100km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (54 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Birmingham and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Welshpool. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and Welshpool with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 25m.
Transport for Wales run train services between Birmingham and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Birmingham and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Birmingham and Welshpool with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Birmingham and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Welshpool. instead which will take 1h 25m.
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 Birmingham and Welshpool. The distance is around 108km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 25m | £38($45) | every 2 hours | 100km (62 miles) |
Bus | 2hrs | £6($7) | once daily | 111km (69 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | £19($22) | on demand | 108km (67 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.