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.
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 Welshpool → Plymouth 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 447km (278 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 5h 50m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 468km (291 miles) |
Bus | 7h 40m | £16($19) | once daily | 453km (282 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £64($76) | on demand | 369km (229 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.