There are 4 ways to get from Keswick to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus X77
5h 51m£57–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
9h 25m£40–71Drive 164.1 mi
- Drive from Keswick to Welshpoolcar 164.1 mi
3h 7m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 44m£56–92
Keswick to Welshpool by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Welshpool is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Keswick to Welshpool is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Keswick to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Shrewsbury via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Keswick and Welshpool is 194 miles. The road distance is 165 miles.
The best way to get from Keswick to Welshpool without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 51m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Keswick to Welshpool, including transfers.
Keswick to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Keswick to Welshpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Keswick to Welshpool is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Pola Cinema via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- 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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Keswick to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Keswick to Welshpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Welshpool is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Keswick to Welshpool.
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