The distance between Chester and Welshpool is around 67km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chester to Welshpool by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Welshpool → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shrewsbury and then to Welshpool.
Transport for Wales
Take the bus to Wrexham Bus Station 7 and then to Welshpool High Street C.
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Take a taxi to Welshpool.
Taxi Chester
+ 5 othersThere are several options for getting from Chester to Welshpool by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £3 ($3) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).
The distance between Chester and Welshpool is around 67km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Chester and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Welshpool is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £120 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Welshpool. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.
Transport for Wales run train services between Chester and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Chester and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wrexham Bus Station 7. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Arriva Cymru, Tanat Valley and Lloyd's Coaches run regular bus services between Chester and Welshpool. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Shrewsbury and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 1h 15m.
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 Chester and Welshpool. The distance is around 67km (42 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 15m | £39($46) | every 2 hours | 99km (62 miles) |
Bus | 2h 15m | £3($3) | 5 times a day | 80km (50 miles) |
Taxi | 50min | £120($140) | on demand | 67km (42 miles) |
Drive | 50min | £12($14) | on demand | 67km (42 miles) |
Arriva Cymru
Tanat Valley
Lloyd's Coaches
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.