The distance between Wells and Welshpool is around 228km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Wells to Welshpool by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus Station then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Welshpool.
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Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.
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There are several options for getting from Wells to Welshpool by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).
The distance between Wells and Welshpool is around 228km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Wells and Welshpool by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wells to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wells and Welshpool. We recommend that you drive to Welshpool. instead which will take 2h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Welshpool. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
First Bristol and National Express run regular bus services between Wells and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Wells and Welshpool. The distance is around 228km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Welshpool is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 10m | £13($15) | once daily | 287km (178 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 3h 45m | £89($105) | 5 times a day | 276km (171 miles) |
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train | 4hrs | £67($79) | 5 times a day | 257km (159 miles) |
Bus to Bath City Centre, Bus Station, train | 4h 20m | £80($95) | every 2 hours | 278km (173 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £40($47) | on demand | 228km (141 miles) |
Transport for Wales
First Bristol
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