How to travel from Swindon to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Welshpool is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon 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 WelshpoolSwindon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance200km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).

The distance between Swindon and Welshpool is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (95 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Swindon and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Welshpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Swindon and Welshpool. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Faringdon Market Place, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Swindon and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Swindon and Welshpool. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

How do I get from Swindon to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Welshpool

Transport options from Swindon to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
£87($105)
every 2 hours273km (170 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa3h 15m
£90($105)
every 2 hours242km (150 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
£18($21)
once daily282km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£35($41)
on demand200km (124 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