There are 3 ways to get from Welshpool to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 34m£96–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 20m£44–71Drive 178 mi
- Drive from Welshpool to Bournemouthcar 178 mi
3h 53m£44–64
Welshpool to Bournemouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Bournemouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Welshpool and Bournemouth is 237 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Welshpool to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Welshpool to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.
Welshpool to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Bournemouth is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Bournemouth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Welshpool to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Welshpool to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Bournemouth is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Welshpool to Bournemouth.
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