There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall 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- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
8h 6m£132–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
11h 30m£50–89Drive 240.3 mi
- Drive from Cornwall to Welshpoolcar 240.3 mi
4h 57m£60–86Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
9h 24m£121–219
Cornwall to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Welshpool is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Welshpool is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Welshpool via Par, Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Cornwall and Welshpool is 318 miles. The road distance is 241.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Cornwall to Welshpool, including transfers.
Cornwall to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Cornwall to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Welshpool is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Welshpool via Par, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–150
- 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
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- 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
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Cornwall to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cornwall to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Welshpool is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Cornwall to Welshpool.
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