There are 4 ways to get from Welshpool to Bath 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 Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 1m£52–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 19m£27–45Drive 115.5 mi
- Drive from Welshpool to Bathcar 115.5 mi
2h 49m£29–42Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 24m£58–99
Welshpool to Bath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Bath is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Bath is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Bath. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Bath Spa via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Welshpool and Bath is 152 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Bath without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Welshpool to Bath, including transfers.
Welshpool to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.
Welshpool to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Bath is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Bath, England?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Bath Spa via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Welshpool to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Welshpool to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Bath is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Welshpool to Bath.
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