How to travel from Cotswolds to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Welshpool is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Welshpool by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance166km (103 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Welshpool by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).

The distance between Cotswolds and Welshpool is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Cotswolds and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Cotswolds and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Welshpool. We recommend that you drive to Welshpool. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Cotswolds and Welshpool. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

How do I get from Cotswolds to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Welshpool

Transport options from Cotswolds to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£100($115)
every 2 hours189km (117 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£29($34)
on demand166km (103 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