There are 4 ways to get from Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lydney to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX75
5h 6m£48–126Drive 81.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool81.5 mi
1h 53m£21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Barracks to Transport Hub arrival786
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
5h 54mBus
- Take the bus from The Barracks to Transport Hub arrival786
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
7h 24m
Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from The Barracks and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Forest of Dean Coalfield and Welshpool is 151 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.
The best way to get from Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool, including transfers.
Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool bus services, operated by F R Willetts, depart from The Barracks station.
Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool bus services, operated by F R Willetts, arrive at Transport Hub arrival station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool.
There are 523+ hotels available in Welshpool.
What companies run services between Forest of Dean Coalfield, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Forest of Dean Coalfield to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via The Barracks, Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Lydney to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Lydney to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–35
- 1st Class
- £23–35
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1594 810080
- willetts-tours@live.com
- Website
- willettscoaches.co.uk
Bus from The Barracks to Transport Hub arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.willettscoaches.co.uk/
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