How to travel from Glastonbury to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Welshpool is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Welshpool by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WelshpoolGlastonbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus Station then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Welshpool by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Glastonbury and Welshpool is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Glastonbury and Welshpool by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glastonbury and Welshpool. We recommend that you drive to Welshpool. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glastonbury and Welshpool. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

First Bristol and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Glastonbury and Welshpool. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Welshpool is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £89 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Welshpool

Transport options from Glastonbury to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 35m
£13($15)
once daily297km (184 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4hrs
£89($105)
4 times a day285km (177 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train4h 20m
£67($79)
4 times a day267km (166 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
£41($49)
on demand238km (148 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