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.
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 Welshpool → Brighton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Shrewsbury.
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Take the train to London St Pancras International LL then Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train + 1 similar | 4h 5m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 906km (563 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 40m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 884km (549 miles) |
Train | 4h 10m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 367km (228 miles) |
Bus | 8h 20m | £16($19) | once daily | 441km (274 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | £66($78) | on demand | 381km (237 miles) |
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Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.