The distance between Welshpool and Swanage is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Welshpool to Swanage by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swanage → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bournemouth.
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There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Swanage by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £185 ($220) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Welshpool and Swanage is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (151 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Welshpool and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Swanage is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £185 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Swanage. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Welshpool and Swanage. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Swanage. We recommend that you drive to Swanage. instead which will take 4h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Swanage is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Swanage. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Swanage. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 5h 25m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 420km (261 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £52($62) | on demand | 303km (188 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.