How to travel from Liverpool to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Welshpool is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool to Welshpool by train, bus, taxi 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 Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Chester station and then to Welshpool High Street C.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Welshpool.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance101km (63 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Welshpool by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Liverpool and Welshpool is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Liverpool and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Welshpool is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Welshpool. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Shrewsbury. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Northern Rail and Transport for Wales run train services between Liverpool and Welshpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Liverpool and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chester station and Wrexham Bus Station 7. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, Tanat Valley and Lloyd's Coaches run regular bus services between Liverpool and Welshpool. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Liverpool and Welshpool. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Welshpool

Transport options from Liverpool to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
£48($57)
every 2 hours141km (87 miles)
Bus
4hrs
£8($9)
5 times a day122km (76 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
£145($170)
on demand101km (63 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£18($21)
on demand101km (63 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