How to travel from Preston to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Preston and Welshpool is around 153km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay then take the bus to Wrexham Bus Station 7 and then to Welshpool High Street C.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Preston to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Preston and Welshpool is around 153km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Preston and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Preston to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Welshpool. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Shrewsbury. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Preston and Welshpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Preston and Welshpool. We recommend that you drive to Welshpool. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 1h 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 Preston and Welshpool. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

How do I get from Preston to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Welshpool

Transport options from Preston to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£55($65)
every 2 hours165km (103 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
£23($27)
5 times a day153km (95 miles)
Bus and Train4h 40m
£14($16)
5 times a day161km (100 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£28($33)
on demand158km (98 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