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How to get fromBath to Powysby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Powys by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain
    3. Take the train from Craven Arms to Pen-y-Bonttrain
    5h 7m
    £81–129

  2. Drive 99 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bath to Powyscar99 mi
    2h 40m
    £25–36

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to CrosswaysbusT4
    5h 37m

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus StationbusX39 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
    3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1busX4
    4. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to CrosswaysbusT4
    5. Take the taxi from Crossways to Powystaxi
    7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Powys via Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, and Pen-y-Bont in around 5h 7m.

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