How to travel from Oxford to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Welshpool is around 213km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Oxford 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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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance225km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).

The distance between Oxford and Welshpool is around 213km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Oxford and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford 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 35m.

CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Oxford and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Oxford and Welshpool. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Oxford and Welshpool. The distance is around 225km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Oxford to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Welshpool

Transport options from Oxford to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£80($95)
every 2 hours213km (133 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
£12($14)
once daily232km (144 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£39($46)
on demand225km (140 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