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How to get fromPenrith to Welshpoolby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to CrewetrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to ShrewsburytrainCrewe - Shrewsbury / ...
    4h 17m
    £59–157
  2. Drive 162 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penrith to Welshpoolcar162 mi
    2h 50m
    £40–58
  3. Train, line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus1
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus2 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand BbusT12 / ...
    5h 54m
  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester PiccadillytrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ShrewsburytrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 54m
    £50–121
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus409
    8h 54m
    £41–77

Penrith to Welshpool by train

Calendar51Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Penrith, England and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Welshpool via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 54m.

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