What is the cheapest way to get from Great Barr to Welshpool?

The cheapest way to get from Great Barr to Welshpool is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Barr to Welshpool?

The fastest way to get from Great Barr to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Great Barr and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Barr to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Scott Arms and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Great Barr to Welshpool?

The distance between Great Barr and Welshpool is 62 miles. The road distance is 60.9 miles.

How do I travel from Great Barr to Welshpool without a car?

The best way to get from Great Barr to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £25 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Great Barr to Welshpool?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Great Barr to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Barr to Welshpool bus from?

Great Barr to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Train or bus from Great Barr to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Great Barr to Welshpool is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £28 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Great Barr to Welshpool bus arrive?

Great Barr to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.

Can I drive from Great Barr to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Barr to Welshpool is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Great Barr to Welshpool.

Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 530+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Great Barr to Welshpool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Great Barr 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
1. Take the train from Sandwell & Dudley to WelshpoolBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 39m
£25–41
Drive 60.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Great Barr to Welshpool60.6 mi
1h 4m
£15–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to ShrewsburyBirmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical CentreX75
3h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
3h 44m
£20–28

Great Barr to Welshpool by bus and train

48Weekly Services

2h 39mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Great Barr to Welshpool.

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Distance: 61.8 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Great Barr, Sandwell, England and Welshpool, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Sandwell & Dudley to Welshpool every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A twice daily. Tickets cost £18–25 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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