How to travel from Sunderland to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Sunderland and Welshpool is around 350km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sunderland to Welshpool by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance350km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Welshpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £61 ($72).

The distance between Sunderland and Welshpool is around 350km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Sunderland and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £61 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Sunderland and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Sunderland and Welshpool. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland 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 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Sunderland and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Welshpool. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Crewe and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Sunderland and Welshpool. The distance is around 350km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

How do I get from Sunderland to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Welshpool

Transport options from Sunderland to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 35m
£195($230)
twice a week724km (450 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train5hrs
£180($215)
twice a week700km (435 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
£140($165)
every 2 hours744km (463 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train5h 20m
£355($420)
twice a week744km (462 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
£135($160)
every 2 hours448km (279 miles)
Train via Thornaby4h 45m
£78($90)
every 2 hours371km (231 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£16($19)
once daily458km (285 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£61($72)
on demand350km (218 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