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 StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to WelshpoolBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 23m£24–80Drive 79.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gloucester to Welshpool79.5 mi
1h 47m£20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
4h 50m£31–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Worcester Shrub Hill
- Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level
- Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Pola CinemaX77
5h 10m
Gloucester to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Welshpool is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 47m 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 Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 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 23m.
The distance between Gloucester and Welshpool is 114 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £23 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Gloucester to Welshpool, including transfers.
Gloucester to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport 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 23m and costs £23 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 50m.
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Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gloucester to Worcester Shrub Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–22
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- 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
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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More Questions & Answers
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 47m to drive from Gloucester to Welshpool.
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