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.
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.
👋 Also check out Welshpool → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool.
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Take the train to Preston then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.
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Take the bus to Navigation Street and then to Welshpool.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 20m | £105($125) | every 2 hours | 546km (339 miles) |
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 3h 50m | £175($205) | every 2 hours | 590km (367 miles) |
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 4h 30m | £165($195) | every 2 hours | 781km (485 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4hrs | £115($135) | every 2 hours | 580km (360 miles) |
Train | 4h 15m | £130($155) | every 2 hours | 472km (293 miles) |
Bus | 9h 30m | £33($39) | once daily | 618km (384 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £79($95) | on demand | 452km (281 miles) |
Transport for Wales
London Midland
Tanat Valley
Lloyd's Coaches
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.