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How to get fromPortishead to Welshpoolby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portishead to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 11m
    £95–146

  2. Drive 107.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portishead to Welshpoolcar car 107.9 mi
    2h 31m
    £27–39

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 4m
    £44–83

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    4h 49m
    £72–113

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus bus 409
    6h 40m
    £30–78

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X4
    4. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    5. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Bbus bus x76 / ...
    9h 40m

Portishead to Welshpool by bus and train

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Portishead, England and Welshpool, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Combe Road to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 40m.

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