There are 5 ways to get from Saint Davids to Welshpool by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Welshpooltrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
6h 47m£28–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
7h 4m£16–28Train
- Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Shrewsburytrain Fishguard Harbour - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 45m£84–135Drive 125.9 mi
- Drive from Saint Davids to Welshpoolcar 125.9 mi
2h 55m£32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Haverfordwest to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus 1
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Welshpooltrain
7h 19m
Saint Davids to Welshpool by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Davids to Welshpool is to bus which costs £15 - £28 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Davids to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Davids to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Nun Street and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Ffordd yr Efail 2 and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Davids to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Fishguard & Goodwick and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Saint Davids and Welshpool is 148 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Davids to Welshpool without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 47m and costs £27 - £50.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Saint Davids to Welshpool, including transfers.
Saint Davids to Welshpool bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ffordd yr Efail 2 station.
Saint Davids to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
The best way to get from Saint Davids to Welshpool is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Saint Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Shrewsbury 6 times a week. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nun Street to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Ffordd yr Efail 2 and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Haverfordwest to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Richards Bros
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Davids to Welshpool bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Saint Davids to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Davids to Welshpool is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Saint Davids to Welshpool.
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