The distance between Welshpool and Birmingham is around 100km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool to Birmingham 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 Birmingham → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street.
Transport for Wales
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.
There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Welshpool and Birmingham is around 100km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (54 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Welshpool and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Birmingham is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Birmingham. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Welshpool and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 35m.
Transport for Wales run train services between Welshpool and Birmingham. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Birmingham. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Welshpool and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Birmingham. Buses run once daily and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1h 35m.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Birmingham. The distance is around 108km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 35m | £38($45) | every 2 hours | 100km (62 miles) |
Bus | 2hrs | £6($7) | once daily | 112km (69 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | £19($23) | on demand | 108km (67 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.