What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Welshpool?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Welshpool is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 11h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Welshpool?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Welshpool is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Welshpool via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Penzance to Welshpool?

The distance between Penzance and Welshpool is 359 miles. The road distance is 282.5 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Welshpool without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £80 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Welshpool?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Penzance to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Welshpool bus from?

Penzance to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Welshpool train from?

Penzance to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Penzance to Welshpool is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £80 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Penzance to Welshpool bus arrive?

Penzance to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Welshpool train arrive?

Penzance to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Welshpool is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Penzance to Welshpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Welshpool?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Welshpool?

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

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Penzance to Welshpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Welshpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
8h 37m
£80–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
11h 48m
£39–85
Drive 280.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Welshpool280.9 mi
5h 34m
£71–102
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)NQY - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Welshpool
9h 30m
£79–248
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
10h 6m
£95–238
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
12h 1m
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
8h 3m
£92–242
Bus, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
11h 48m
£92–385

Penzance to Welshpool by train

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Distance: 356.6 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

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You can take a train from Penzance to Welshpool via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 48m.

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