How to travel from Birmingham to Welshpool, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Welshpool.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
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Transport for Wales

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Welshpool.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance108km (67 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Birmingham to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Welshpool

Transport options from Birmingham to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
£38($45)
every 2 hours100km (62 miles)
Bus
2hrs
£6($7)
once daily111km (69 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£19($22)
on demand108km (67 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