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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Welshpool is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Queen Elizabeth GS and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Welshpool via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Welshpool?

The distance between Wakefield and Welshpool is 122 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Wakefield to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Welshpool bus from?

Wakefield to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Welshpool train from?

Wakefield to Welshpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Welshpool is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Wakefield to Welshpool bus arrive?

Wakefield to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Welshpool train arrive?

Wakefield to Welshpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Welshpool is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Wakefield to Welshpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 529+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Wakefield to Welshpool - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Wakefield 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 Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester PiccadillyYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ShrewsburyManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 20m
£32–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
7h 28m
£28–54
Drive 119.2 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Welshpool119.2 mi
2h 20m
£30–43

Wakefield to Welshpool by train

83Weekly Trains

4h 20mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wakefield to Welshpool.

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Distance: 121.6 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Welshpool via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen Elizabeth GS to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 28m.

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