How to travel from Glasgow to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Welshpool is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Glasgow 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Preston then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Navigation Street and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance452km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Welshpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).

The distance between Glasgow and Welshpool is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (226 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Glasgow and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Welshpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, Crewe and Shrewsbury. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Glasgow and Welshpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Glasgow and Welshpool. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Navigation Street, New St Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Welshpool. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Glasgow and Welshpool. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

How do I get from Glasgow to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Welshpool

Transport options from Glasgow to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 20m
£105($125)
every 2 hours546km (339 miles)
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train3h 50m
£175($205)
every 2 hours590km (367 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train4h 30m
£165($195)
every 2 hours781km (485 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4hrs
£115($135)
every 2 hours580km (360 miles)
Train
4h 15m
£130($155)
every 2 hours472km (293 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
£33($39)
once daily618km (384 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£79($95)
on demand452km (281 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