There are 5 ways to get from Axminster to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
6h 13m£65–174Drive 163 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Welshpool163 mi
3h 32m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
9h 3mBus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
- Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
8h 13mBus, train via Merthyr Tydfil
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
10h 35m
Axminster to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Welshpool is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Welshpool is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via County Hall and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Welshpool via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Axminster and Welshpool is 256 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £65 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Axminster to Welshpool, including transfers.
Axminster to Welshpool bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Welshpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Welshpool is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Welshpool via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 3m.
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Welshpool bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Axminster to Welshpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Welshpool is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Axminster to Welshpool.
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