How to travel from Wells to Welshpool, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance228km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Welshpool

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wells and Welshpool. We recommend that you drive to Welshpool. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Wells to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Welshpool

Transport options from Wells to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 10m
£13($15)
once daily287km (178 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
3h 45m
£89($105)
5 times a day276km (171 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train4hrs
£67($79)
5 times a day257km (159 miles)
Bus to Bath City Centre, Bus Station, train4h 20m
£80($95)
every 2 hours278km (173 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£40($47)
on demand228km (141 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