How to travel from Welshpool to Birmingham Airport (BHX), United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is around 112km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Airport (BHX)Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham International.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

Transport for Wales

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Birmingham Airport (BHX).

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance124km (77 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Birmingham Airport (BHX)

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).

The distance between Welshpool and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is around 112km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Welshpool and Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Birmingham Airport (BHX), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Birmingham Airport (BHX). It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Welshpool and Birmingham Airport (BHX) with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 55m.

Transport for Wales run train services between Welshpool and Birmingham Airport (BHX). Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX). It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Birmingham Airport (BHX). 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 2h 40m.

National Express and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Welshpool and Birmingham Airport (BHX). Buses run once daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Birmingham Airport (BHX) from Welshpool is to drive which will take 1h 20m and cost around £22 ($26).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Birmingham Airport (BHX). We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Welshpool and Birmingham Airport (BHX). The distance is around 124km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).

How do I get from Welshpool to Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Transport options from Welshpool to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£42($50)
every 2 hours112km (70 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
£8($10)
once daily128km (79 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£22($26)
on demand124km (77 miles)

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