How to travel from Swanage to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Welshpool is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).

The distance between Swanage and Welshpool is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (151 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Swanage and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Welshpool. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Swanage and Welshpool. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Swanage and Welshpool. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Swanage 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 Swanage to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Swanage and Welshpool. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

How do I get from Swanage to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Welshpool

Transport options from Swanage to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 10m
£185($220)
every 3 hours420km (261 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£19($22)
once daily406km (253 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£52($62)
on demand303km (188 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