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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Welshpool is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Welshpool via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Welshpool?

The distance between Cheltenham and Welshpool is 108 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £23 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cheltenham to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Welshpool bus from?

Cheltenham to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Welshpool train from?

Cheltenham to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Welshpool is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £23 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Welshpool bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Welshpool train arrive?

Cheltenham to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Welshpool is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Cheltenham to Welshpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 524+ hotels available in Welshpool.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham 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
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to WelshpoolBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 5m
£24–57
Drive 86.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Welshpool86.5 mi
1h 53m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
5h 22m
£34–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level
2. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsbury
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pola CinemaX75
4h 51m

Cheltenham to Welshpool by train

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 107.1 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Welshpool via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 22m.

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