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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Welshpooltrain train
    3h 1m
    £23–46
  2. Line 1 bus, line 2 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus x76
    5h
    £10–17
  3. Drive  59 mi

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Welshpoolcar car 59 mi
    1h 8m
    £15–22
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus X77
    3h 9m
    £20–41

Runcorn to Welshpool by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Welshpool via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Chester, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, and Bus Station in around 5h.

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