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How to get fromCaerphilly to Welshpoolby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Caerphilly to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 5m
    £46–104

  2. Drive 98 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caerphilly to Welshpoolcar car 98 mi
    2h 13m
    £24–35

  3. Bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Gate Square to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus bus C16
    2. Take the bus from Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 78 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Royal Oak Hotelbus bus X76
    6h 34m

  4. Line 50 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from South Gate Square to Queensway Q1bus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus X75
    4h 7m
    £46–70

  5. Line 53 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hanbury Square to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    7h 19m

Caerphilly to Welshpool by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Caerphilly, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Gate Square to Royal Oak Hotel via Nelson Bus Station Stand 1, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 6h 34m.

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