The distance between Welshpool and Lancaster is around 189km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Welshpool to Lancaster by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Crewe and then to Lancaster.
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Take the bus to Shrewsbury Bus Station then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Lancaster.
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There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Lancaster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Welshpool and Lancaster is around 189km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Welshpool and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Lancaster. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury and Crewe. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Welshpool and Lancaster. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Welshpool and Lancaster. We recommend that you drive to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) 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 Lancaster. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | £63($75) | every 3 hours | 199km (124 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £59($70) | hourly | 216km (134 miles) |
Bus to Wrexham, Bus Station 5, train | 3h 30m | £41($48) | 4 times a day | 189km (117 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £34($40) | on demand | 192km (119 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.