The distance between Welshpool and Manchester is around 133km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool to Manchester 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 Manchester → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shrewsbury and then to Manchester Piccadilly.
Transport for Wales
Take the bus to Shrewsbury Bus Station then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly.
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There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Manchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).
The distance between Welshpool and Manchester is around 133km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Welshpool and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Manchester is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Manchester. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
Transport for Wales run train services between Welshpool and Manchester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Manchester. We recommend that you drive to Manchester. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Shrewsbury and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Manchester. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 40m | £48($57) | every 2 hours | 133km (83 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2hrs | £38($45) | hourly | 133km (82 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £25($29) | on demand | 140km (87 miles) |
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