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How to get fromEdinburgh to Welshpoolby train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Welshpool by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CrewetrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to ShrewsburytrainCrewe - Shrewsbury / ...
    5h 42m
    £42–179

  2. Drive 272.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Welshpoolcar272.4 mi
    4h 58m
    £69–99

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Welshpooltrain
    5h 27m
    £48–124

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillytrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ShrewsburytrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 29m
    £48–128

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Welshpooltrain
    6h 17m
    £54–195

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
    7h 23m
    £64–198

Edinburgh to Welshpool by train and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 5h 42m.

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