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How to get fromBath to Powysby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Powys by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Hereford

    best
    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Crossgates Primary Schoolbus bus 461 / ...
    4h 47m

  2. Drive 99 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bath to Powyscar car 99 mi
    2h 41m
    £24–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain train
    5h 52m
    £85–131

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    5h 41m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    7h 38m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bath, England and Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Powys via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Powys via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Crossways in around 7h 38m.

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