There are 5 ways to get from Powys to Liverpool by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 7m£79–121Drive 90.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Powys to Liverpoolcar 90.2 mi
2h 25m£23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Stationbus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 50m£64–91Train
- Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 12m£82–118Bus, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
6h 50m£89–112
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Powys to Liverpool is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Powys to Liverpool is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Powys station to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Queen Square via Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7 and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Powys to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Pen-y-Bont and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Powys and Liverpool is 125 miles. The road distance is 90.7 miles.
The best way to get from Powys to Liverpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 7m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Powys to Liverpool, including transfers.
Powys to Liverpool bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1.
Powys to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pen-y-Bont station.
The best way to get from Powys to Liverpool is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 7m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs £85 - £120 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Powys, Wales and Liverpool, England?
You can take a vehicle from Powys to Liverpool Lime Street via Pen-y-Bont, Shrewsbury, and Crewe in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Powys to Queen Square via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Railway Station in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–28
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Chester to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Merseyrail
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 151 330 6200
- merseyside.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Bus from Railway Station to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
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Powys to Liverpool bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.
Powys to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Powys to Liverpool is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Powys to Liverpool.
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