There are 3 ways to get from Poole to Welshpool 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 Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 39m£97–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
8h 40m£42–68Drive 175.3 mi
- Drive from Poole to Welshpoolcar 175.3 mi
3h 59m£45–64
Poole to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Welshpool is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Welshpool is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
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 39m.
The distance between Poole and Welshpool is 242 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Poole to Welshpool, including transfers.
Poole to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole 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 39m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.
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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 40m.
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Poole to Welshpool.
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