How to travel from Welshpool to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Bath is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Welshpool to Bath 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 BathWelshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Newport (S Wales)

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £77($90)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance197km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Bath

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Bath by train, bus 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).

The distance between Welshpool and Bath is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (94 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Welshpool and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Bath is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Bath. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Welshpool and Bath. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 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 Welshpool and Bath. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

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

National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Bath. 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 Welshpool to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Welshpool and Bath. The distance is around 197km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Welshpool to Bath

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Bath

Transport options from Welshpool to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Newport (S Wales) + 1 similar
2h 45m
£77($90)
every 2 hours241km (150 miles)
Train3h 10m
£95($115)
every 2 hours262km (163 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
£13($15)
once daily274km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£35($41)
on demand197km (122 miles)

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Airports near Bath

The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Bath
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Bath
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Bath