How to travel from Welshpool to Manchester Airport (MAN), United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Manchester Airport (MAN) is around 120km (75 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Airport (MAN)Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shrewsbury and then to Wilmslow.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
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Transport for Wales

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Manchester Airport.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Manchester Airport (MAN).

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance122km (76 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Manchester Airport (MAN)

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3h 55m. 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 £21 ($25).

The distance between Welshpool and Manchester Airport (MAN) is around 120km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Welshpool and Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Manchester Airport (MAN), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Manchester Airport (MAN). It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury and Wilmslow. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Transport for Wales run train services between Welshpool and Manchester Airport (MAN). Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Manchester Airport (MAN). It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Manchester Airport (MAN). 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 3h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Manchester Airport (MAN). Buses run once daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Welshpool is to drive which will take 1h 20m and cost around £21 ($25).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Manchester Airport (MAN). We recommend that you take the train to Shrewsbury and then to Wilmslow. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Welshpool and Manchester Airport (MAN). The distance is around 122km (76 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).

How do I get from Welshpool to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Manchester Airport (MAN)

Transport options from Welshpool to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£46($54)
every 2 hours120km (75 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
£13($15)
once daily242km (150 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£21($25)
on demand122km (76 miles)

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