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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Cardiff is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D and arriving at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Cardiff?

The distance between Welshpool and Cardiff is 126 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Welshpool to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Cardiff bus from?

Welshpool to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Cardiff train from?

Welshpool to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Welshpool to Cardiff bus arrive?

Welshpool to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Welshpool to Cardiff train arrive?

Welshpool to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Cardiff is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Welshpool to Cardiff.

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

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

There are 3 ways to get from Welshpool to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 48m
£40–74
Drive 104 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welshpool to Cardiffcar 104 mi
2h 18m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJbus X4
5h 57m

Welshpool to Cardiff by train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125.2 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 5h 57m.

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