The average bus between Cardiff and Welshpool takes 7h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Welshpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Welshpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Welshpool station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Cardiff to Welshpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
Cardiff to Welshpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
The distance between Cardiff and Welshpool is 131.2 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Berriew Street via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 20m.