The distance between Lancaster and Welshpool is around 187km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lancaster to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Welshpool → Lancaster if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Shrewsbury then take the bus to Gungrog-fechan Salop Road Medical Centre.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Lancaster and Welshpool is around 187km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Lancaster and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Shrewsbury. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Lancaster and Welshpool. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lancaster and Welshpool. We recommend that you drive to Welshpool. instead which will take 2h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lancaster and Welshpool. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | £63($75) | every 3 hours | 199km (124 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3hrs | £59($70) | every 2 hours | 216km (134 miles) |
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, bus | 3h 20m | £31($37) | 5 times a day | 187km (116 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £34($40) | on demand | 193km (120 miles) |
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The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.