There are 5 ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent 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- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Welshpool
2h 57m£18–40Line 64 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station64
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station64
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX77
3h 34m£11–13Drive 53.8 mi
- Drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool53.8 mi
1h 17m£14–20Train, bus
- Take the train from Crewe to ShrewsburyCrewe - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX77
2h 58m£20–40Line 103 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station103
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX77
3h 38m
Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool is to line 64 bus and bus which costs £11 - £13 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Welshpool via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Welshpool is 67 miles. The road distance is 54.2 miles.
The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £17 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool, including transfers.
Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool bus services, operated by Arriva Midlands, depart from Bus Station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £17 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 64 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £13 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 34m.
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- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–11
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0344 800 44 11
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/midlands/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
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 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
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- firstbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool bus services, operated by Arriva Midlands, arrive at Bus Station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Welshpool.
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