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

The cheapest way to get from Great Barr to Welshpool is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 3h 35m.

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 5m and costs £15 - £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 35m.

Is there a direct train between Great Barr and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Great Barr to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Hamstead (Birmingham) and arriving at Welshpool via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Great Barr to Welshpool?

The distance between Great Barr and Welshpool is 68 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 43m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m 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.

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

Great Barr to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street 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 43m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 3h 35m.

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.

Where does the Great Barr to Welshpool train arrive?

Great Barr to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Welshpool station.

Can I drive from Great Barr to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Barr to Welshpool is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Great Barr to Welshpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Great Barr to Welshpool?

Book your Great Barr to Welshpool train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 557+ 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 Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 43m
£26–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
3h 35m
£15–38
Drive 60.6 mi
1. Drive from Great Barr to Welshpoolcar 60.6 mi
1h 5m
£15–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinemabus X77
3h 58m

Great Barr to Welshpool by train

55Weekly Trains

2h 43mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Great Barr to Welshpool.

Launch map view

Distance: 67.7 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A once daily. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.