There are 7 ways to get from Padstow to Welshpool by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
7h 49m£213–298Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
13h 11m£54–87Drive 246.9 mi
- Drive from Padstow to Welshpoolcar 246.9 mi
5h 12m£63–90Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Welshpooltrain
8h£86–243Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
10h 58m£116–214Train, bus
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
13h 33m£95–174Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
- Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Welshpooltrain
7h 2m£77–225
Padstow to Welshpool by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padstow to Welshpool is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Padstow to Welshpool is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Padstow to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Dennison Road Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Padstow to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Welshpool via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Padstow and Welshpool is 326 miles. The road distance is 248.3 miles.
The best way to get from Padstow to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £210 - £300.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Padstow to Welshpool, including transfers.
Padstow to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.
Padstow to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.
The best way to get from Padstow to Welshpool is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £210 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 11m.
What companies run services between Padstow, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Padstow to Welshpool via Bodmin Parkway, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 11m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £160–550
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £55–190
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Birmingham Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £50–240
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £90–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham International to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Padstow to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Padstow to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padstow to Welshpool is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Padstow to Welshpool.
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