What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Welshpool?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Welshpool is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Welshpool?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Chalon Way West and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand B via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Welshpool via Wigan North Western, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from St Helens to Welshpool?

The distance between St Helens and Welshpool is 97 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Welshpool without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £27 - £60.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Welshpool?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from St Helens to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Welshpool bus from?

St Helens to Welshpool bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Chalon Way West station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Welshpool train from?

St Helens to Welshpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Welshpool?

The best way to get from St Helens to Welshpool is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £27 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus via Moorfields, which costs and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the St Helens to Welshpool bus arrive?

St Helens to Welshpool bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the St Helens to Welshpool train arrive?

St Helens to Welshpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Welshpool is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from St Helens to Welshpool.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Welshpool?

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 521+ hotels available in Welshpool.

St Helens to Welshpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from St Helens to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to CreweWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to ShrewsburyCrewe - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 5m
£27–58
Drive 68.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Helens to Welshpool68.1 mi
1h 18m
£17–25
Bus via Moorfields
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfields10A
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand BT12
6h 6m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Liverpool, Liverpool One10A
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand BT12
6h 22m
Bus via Queen Square Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Queen Square Bus Station10A
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Station1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand BT12
6h 56m

St Helens to Welshpool by train

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.4 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Welshpool via Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chalon Way West to Welshpool Bus Station Stand B via Moorfields, Moorfields, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 6h 6m.

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