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

The cheapest way to get from Porth to Welshpool is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porth to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Porth and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Porth to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Porth and arriving at Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Porth to Welshpool?

The distance between Porth and Welshpool is 142 miles. The road distance is 97.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porth to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Porth to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porth to Welshpool train from?

Porth to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porth station.

Train or bus from Porth to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Porth to Welshpool is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Porth to Welshpool train arrive?

Porth to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Porth to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Porth to Welshpool is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Porth to Welshpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 524+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Porth to Welshpool - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Porth 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
1. Take the train from Porth to Cardiff CentralTreherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 26m
£34–69
Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porth to Welshpool96.5 mi
2h 9m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
5h 23m

Porth to Welshpool by train

82Weekly Trains

4h 26mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.7 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Porth, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Porth to Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, Celtic Travel operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 hourly, and the journey takes 2h 46m.

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