There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 22m£44–69Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
5h 50m£19–34Line 33 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Roadbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Stationbus 33
- Take the train from Hereford to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinemabus X75
5h 13m£25–38Drive 79.9 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Welshpoolcar 79.9 mi
1h 48m£20–29
Gloucester to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Welshpool is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Arle Court Tpt Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Welshpool via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Gloucester and Welshpool is 114 miles. The road distance is 80.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Gloucester to Welshpool, including transfers.
Gloucester to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
Gloucester to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Welshpool is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Welshpool via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Arle Court Tpt Hub and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 50m.
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- 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 Hereford to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Gloucester to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Gloucester to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Welshpool is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Gloucester to Welshpool.
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