There are 4 ways to get from Cirencester to Welshpool by bus, train, or car
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Line 51 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Spitalgate Lane to Promenadebus 51
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
4h 29m£45–71Bus
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
6h 5m£21–35Drive 97.5 mi
- Drive from Cirencester to Welshpoolcar 97.5 mi
2h 8m£24–35Train
- Take the train from Kemble to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
5h 7m£53–91
Cirencester to Welshpool by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cirencester to Welshpool is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cirencester to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cirencester to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Spitalgate Lane and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Royal Well and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cirencester to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Kemble and arriving at Welshpool via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Cirencester and Welshpool is 126 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.
The best way to get from Cirencester to Welshpool without a car is to line 51 bus and train which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Cirencester to Welshpool, including transfers.
Cirencester to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cirencester to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Kemble station.
The best way to get from Cirencester to Welshpool is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Cirencester, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a bus from Spitalgate Lane to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Promenade, Royal Well, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hospital to Welshpool via Clayfurlong Grove, Kemble, Cheltenham Spa, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 7m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Kemble to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Spitalgate Lane to Promenade
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Cirencester to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cirencester to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cirencester to Welshpool is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Cirencester to Welshpool.
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