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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Welshpool Station is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Welshpool Station is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Welshpool Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Welshpool Station station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Welshpool station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Welshpool Station?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Welshpool Station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Welshpool Station?

The distance between Cardiff and Welshpool Station is 126 miles. The road distance is 104.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Welshpool Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £28 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Cardiff to Welshpool Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Welshpool Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Welshpool Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Welshpool Station?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Welshpool Station is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Cardiff to Welshpool Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Welshpool Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Welshpool Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Welshpool Station is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Welshpool Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Welshpool Station?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 20m
£29–57
Drive 104.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Welshpool Station104.3 mi
2h 18m
£27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
5h 11m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
5h 32m

Cardiff to Welshpool Station by train

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3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125.2 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £23–50 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Welshpool station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 5h 11m.

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