The distance between London and Welshpool is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from London 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.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.
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Take the bus to Welshpool.
There are several options for getting from London to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).
The distance between London and Welshpool is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from London and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Welshpool is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from London to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Transport for Wales and Chiltern Railways run train services between London and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 London and Welshpool. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Welshpool with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between London and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 London and Welshpool. The distance is around 284km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | £84($100) | every 2 hours | 280km (174 miles) |
Train via Birmingham Moor Street | 3h 20m | £72($85) | every 2 hours | 279km (173 miles) |
Bus | 5h 25m | £9($11) | once daily | 302km (188 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £50($59) | on demand | 284km (177 miles) |
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Chiltern Railways
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.