There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 11m£59–127Drive 113.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to Welshpool113.3 mi
2h 26m£29–41Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
6h 27m£39–59Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
4h 24m£38–87Bus
- Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cardiff North RoadUk042
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
7h 27m
Swindon to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Welshpool is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Welshpool via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Swindon and Welshpool is 171 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Welshpool without a car is to train via Newport which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Swindon to Welshpool, including transfers.
Swindon to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.
Swindon to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Welshpool is to train via Newport which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Swindon to Welshpool via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.
Swindon to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Welshpool is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Swindon to Welshpool.
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