How to travel from Sheffield to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Welshpool is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sheffield 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 WelshpoolSheffield if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Sheffield and Welshpool is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Sheffield and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Sheffield and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Sheffield and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sheffield to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Sheffield and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Sheffield and Welshpool. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

How do I get from Sheffield to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Welshpool

Transport options from Sheffield to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£84($100)
every 2 hours222km (138 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
£13($15)
once daily250km (155 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£35($42)
on demand204km (127 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