How to travel from Brighton to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Welshpool is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Brighton 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 WelshpoolBrighton if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International LL then Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Welshpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £66 ($78).

The distance between Brighton and Welshpool is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Brighton and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £66 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Brighton and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Brighton and Welshpool. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Brighton and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Welshpool. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Crewe and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Brighton and Welshpool. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

How do I get from Brighton to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Welshpool

Transport options from Brighton to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
£150($180)
every 2 hours906km (563 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
£155($180)
every 2 hours884km (549 miles)
Train
4h 10m
£110($130)
every 2 hours367km (228 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
£16($19)
once daily441km (274 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£66($78)
on demand381km (237 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