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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Welshpool is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Welshpool is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Welshpool via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Reading to Welshpool?

The distance between Reading and Welshpool is 161 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Reading to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Welshpool bus from?

Reading to Welshpool bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Welshpool train from?

Reading to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Reading to Welshpool is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £70 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Reading to Welshpool bus arrive?

Reading to Welshpool bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Welshpool train arrive?

Reading to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Welshpool is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Reading to Welshpool.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Welshpool?

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 523+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Reading to Welshpool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to WelshpoolBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 2m
£39–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
7h 5m
£53–68
Drive 152.4 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Welshpool152.4 mi
3h 4m
£39–55
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Reading to Worcester Foregate Street
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level
3. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsbury
6h 6m
£40–86

Reading to Welshpool by train

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Distance: 160 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Welshpool via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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