How to travel from Truro to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Truro and Welshpool is around 443km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Truro 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 WelshpoolTruro if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance443km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Truro to Welshpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).

The distance between Truro and Welshpool is around 443km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Truro and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Truro to Welshpool is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Welshpool. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Truro to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Truro and Welshpool. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 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 Truro and Welshpool. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Truro to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Truro and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Truro to Welshpool. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train 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 Truro and Welshpool. The distance is around 443km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Welshpool

Transport options from Truro to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
£265($315)
once daily812km (504 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 35m
£170($200)
once daily530km (329 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
£160($190)
every 3 hours533km (331 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central7h 5m
£150($175)
every 4 hours553km (344 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
£22($26)
once daily538km (334 miles)
Drive
5hrs
£77($90)
on demand443km (275 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