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How to get fromCaernarfon to Welshpoolby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Caernarfon to Welshpool by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Welshpooltrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    4h 14m
  2. Drive 76.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Welshpoolcar car 76.2 mi
    1h 48m
    £19–27
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Shrewsburytrain train Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    5h 9m
    £35–49
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus bus 409
    6h 5m

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What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £28–34 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 5m.

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