There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 5m£41–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
4h 20m£18–31Drive 86.5 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Welshpoolcar 86.5 mi
1h 54m£22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain
- Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinemabus X75
5h 18m£30–74
Cheltenham to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Welshpool is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
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.
The distance between Cheltenham and Welshpool is 108 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cheltenham to Welshpool, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Welshpool is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 20m.
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 Royal Well to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 20m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–30
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Welshpool is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Cheltenham to Welshpool.
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