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.
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 Welshpool → Swanage 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 Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 10m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 420km (261 miles) |
Bus | 7h 35m | £19($22) | once daily | 406km (253 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £52($62) | on demand | 303km (188 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.