What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Welshpool?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Welshpool is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Welshpool?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Sainsbury's Quay Parade and arriving at Royal Oak Hotel via Brecon Interchange 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Swansea to Welshpool?

The distance between Swansea and Welshpool is 172 miles. The road distance is 100.3 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Welshpool without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Welshpool without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 38m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Welshpool?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Swansea to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Welshpool bus from?

Swansea to Welshpool bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Welshpool train from?

Swansea to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Swansea to Welshpool is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 38m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Swansea to Welshpool bus arrive?

Swansea to Welshpool bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Brecon Interchange 5 station.

Where does the Swansea to Welshpool train arrive?

Swansea to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Welshpool is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Swansea to Welshpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Welshpool?

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 524+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Swansea to Welshpool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swansea 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 via Cardiff
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 38m
£47–109
Drive 99.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Welshpool99.7 mi
2h 20m
£25–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5T6
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
5h 15m
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to ShrewsburySwansea - Shrewsbury / ...
5h 28m
£44–75

Swansea to Welshpool by train

83Weekly Trains

4h 38mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Royal Oak Hotel via Brecon Interchange 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 5h 15m.

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