There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
5h 1m£92–197Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
9h 10m£46–115Drive 206.8 mi
- Drive from Colchester to Welshpoolcar 206.8 mi
3h 52m£52–75Train
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
8h 16m£113–171
Colchester to Welshpool by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Welshpool is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Welshpool is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Welshpool via Moorgate station, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Colchester and Welshpool is 230 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Welshpool without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 1m and costs £90 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Colchester to Welshpool, including transfers.
Colchester to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Welshpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Welshpool is to train via London which takes 5h 1m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Colchester to Welshpool via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 10m.
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to Welshpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Welshpool is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Colchester to Welshpool.
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