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.
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.
👋 Also check out Welshpool → Oxford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | £80($95) | every 2 hours | 213km (133 miles) |
Bus | 3h 50m | £12($14) | once daily | 232km (144 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £39($46) | on demand | 225km (140 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.