The distance between Reading and Welshpool is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Reading 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 → Reading 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 Navigation Street and then to Welshpool.
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There are several options for getting from Reading to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).
The distance between Reading and Welshpool is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Reading and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reading 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 60m.
CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Reading and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Reading and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reading to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Navigation Street, New St Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Reading and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Reading and Welshpool. The distance is around 265km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 60m | £95($110) | every 2 hours | 257km (160 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | £22($26) | once daily | 264km (164 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £46($55) | on demand | 265km (164 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.