There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 24m£116–180Drive 173.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Welshpoolcar 173.6 mi
4h 1m£43–63Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
8h 35m£49–125Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
11h 36m
Poole to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Welshpool is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Welshpool is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Welshpool via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Poole and Welshpool is 242 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Poole to Welshpool, including transfers.
Poole to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Welshpool is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Welshpool via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 35m.
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Weymouth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Welshpool is 175 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Poole to Welshpool.
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