There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham to Powys 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- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bont
5h 14m£57–121Drive 129.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nottingham to Powys129.2 mi
3h 1m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station152 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2409
6h 47m£44–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Green GardensX75
7h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Powys is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Powys is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
The distance between Nottingham and Powys is 156 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Powys without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Nottingham to Powys, including transfers.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Powys is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 6h 47m.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Powys is 130 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Nottingham to Powys.
There are 446+ hotels available in Powys.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Powys, Wales?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Powys via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Powys via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Llananno Bridge in around 6h 47m.
Train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £18–26
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Green Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
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.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide





















