The distance between Bristol and Welshpool is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bristol 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 → Bristol if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Welshpool.
There are several options for getting from Bristol to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).
The distance between Bristol and Welshpool is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (87 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Bristol and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol 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 Bristol and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Bristol and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Bristol and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol 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 4hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Bristol and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Bristol and Welshpool. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | £89($105) | every 2 hours | 243km (151 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | £13($15) | once daily | 253km (157 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £30($36) | on demand | 176km (109 miles) |
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