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.
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 Bath → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Bath Spa.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Newport (S Wales) + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £77($90) | every 2 hours | 241km (150 miles) |
Train | 3h 10m | £95($115) | every 2 hours | 262km (163 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | £13($15) | once daily | 274km (171 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £35($41) | on demand | 197km (122 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.