How to travel from Chester to Welshpool, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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 WelshpoolChester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shrewsbury and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

Transport for Wales

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Wrexham Bus Station 7 and then to Welshpool High Street C.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £3($3)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Welshpool.

  • Duration50min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Taxi Chester

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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration50min
  • Distance67km (42 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Welshpool

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Chester to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Welshpool

Transport options from Chester to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
£39($46)
every 2 hours99km (62 miles)
Bus
2h 15m
£3($3)
5 times a day80km (50 miles)
Taxi
50min
£120($140)
on demand67km (42 miles)
Drive
50min
£12($14)
on demand67km (42 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