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 £25 - £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 £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Church Bank via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

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 and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 does the Cardiff to Welshpool bus arrive?

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

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.

Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 526+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus X75
3h 14m
£43–63
Drive 104.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Welshpoolcar 104.7 mi
2h 19m
£26–37
Train, bus via Merthyr Tydfil
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus 81 / ...
5h 52m
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
5h 53m

Cardiff to Welshpool by train and bus

158Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.5 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Church Bank via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 5h 53m.

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