There are 5 ways to get from Rotherham to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to StockportCleethorpes - Stockport / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to ShrewsburyManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 21m£37–79Drive 106.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rotherham to Welshpool106.2 mi
2h 42m£27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Newhall St
- Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Pola CinemaX77
6h 14mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX77
4h 48m£58–77Bus
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
6h 25m£27–48
Rotherham to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Welshpool is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Welshpool via Sheffield, Stockport and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Rotherham and Welshpool is 120 miles. The road distance is 106.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Rotherham to Welshpool, including transfers.
Rotherham to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Rotherham to Welshpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Welshpool is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Welshpool via Sheffield, Stockport, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 25m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Meadowhall to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–29
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Stockport to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–22
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Rotherham to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Rotherham to Welshpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stockport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Welshpool is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Rotherham to Welshpool.
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