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

The cheapest way to get from Thatcham to Welshpool is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thatcham to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Thatcham and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Thatcham to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Thatcham Broadway and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Reading RailAir and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Thatcham and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Thatcham and arriving at Welshpool via Reading and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Thatcham to Welshpool?

The distance between Thatcham and Welshpool is 175 miles. The road distance is 138.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thatcham to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Thatcham to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thatcham to Welshpool bus from?

Thatcham to Welshpool bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Thatcham to Welshpool train from?

Thatcham to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Thatcham to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Thatcham to Welshpool is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Thatcham to Welshpool bus arrive?

Thatcham to Welshpool bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Thatcham to Welshpool train arrive?

Thatcham to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Thatcham to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Thatcham to Welshpool is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Thatcham to Welshpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 524+ hotels available in Welshpool.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Thatcham to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to WelshpoolBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 58m
£48–139
Drive 137.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thatcham to Welshpool137.5 mi
2h 57m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
8h 8m
£54–72
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Reading to Worcester Foregate Street
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level
3. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsbury
7h 50m
£81–87

Thatcham to Welshpool by train

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Thatcham, England and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Thatcham to Welshpool via Reading and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thatcham Broadway to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Station Road, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 8m.

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