How to travel from Saint Davids to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Welshpool is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Welshpool by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WelshpoolSaint Davids if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Welshpool by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Saint Davids and Welshpool is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Saint Davids and Welshpool by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Welshpool. We recommend that you drive to Welshpool. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Davids and Welshpool. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's Nun Street, Fishguard Ffordd yr Efail 2 and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Richards Bros, National Express, Tanat Valley and Lloyd's Coaches run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the bus to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Saint Davids and Welshpool. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Welshpool is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £16 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Welshpool

Transport options from Saint Davids to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
£16($19)
once daily231km (144 miles)
Bus via Aberystwyth, Bus Station Stand 75h 45m
£10($12)
twice daily242km (151 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£35($42)
on demand206km (128 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