What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Welshpool?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Welshpool is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Welshpool?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand B via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Welshpool?

The distance between Cardiff and Welshpool is 126 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Welshpool without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Welshpool?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Cardiff to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Welshpool bus from?

Cardiff to Welshpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Welshpool train from?

Cardiff to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Welshpool is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.

Where does the Cardiff to Welshpool bus arrive?

Cardiff to Welshpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Cardiff to Welshpool train arrive?

Cardiff to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Welshpool is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Welshpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Welshpool?

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 197+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Cardiff to Welshpool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 16m
£48–82
Drive 104.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Welshpoolcar 104.7 mi
2h 19m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
6h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
6h 23m

Cardiff to Welshpool by train

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125.2 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Welshpool Bus Station Stand B via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 6h.

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