How to travel from Plymouth to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Welshpool is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Plymouth 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 WelshpoolPlymouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance369km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).

The distance between Plymouth and Welshpool is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Plymouth and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Plymouth and Welshpool. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Plymouth and Welshpool. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth 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 7h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Plymouth and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Plymouth and Welshpool. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Plymouth to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Welshpool

Transport options from Plymouth to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
£140($165)
every 3 hours447km (278 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central5h 50m
£130($155)
every 4 hours468km (291 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
£16($19)
once daily453km (282 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£64($76)
on demand369km (229 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