There are 5 ways to get from Welshpool to Craven Arms by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Welshpool to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Craven Armstrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
1h 16m£13–21Drive 24.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Welshpool to Craven Armscar 24.2 mi
33 min£6–9Bus, train
- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Craven Armstrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
1h 42m£9–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welshpool to Craven Armstaxi 24.2 mi
33 min£100–130Bus
- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from St Mary's Church County Services to Royal Mail Officesbus 435
2h 46m£6–9
Welshpool to Craven Arms by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Craven Arms is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Craven Arms is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Craven Arms. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C and arriving at Royal Mail Offices via St Mary's Church County Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Craven Arms. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Craven Arms via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Welshpool and Craven Arms is 40 miles. The road distance is 24.3 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Craven Arms without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £22.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Welshpool to Craven Arms, including transfers.
Welshpool to Craven Arms bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C.
Welshpool to Craven Arms train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Craven Arms is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Craven Arms, England?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Craven Arms via Shrewsbury in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Royal Mail Offices via Bus Station and St Mary's Church County Services in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Welshpool to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from St Mary's Church County Services to Royal Mail Offices
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01743 791208
- hayley@minsterleymotors.co.uk
- Website
- Minsterley Motors
Bus from St Mary's Church County Services to Royal Mail Offices
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Minsterley Motors
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Ambercabs
- Phone
- +44 1938 556 611
Stonebridge Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1938 555 119
Wright Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1938 552 531
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Booking & Getting There
Welshpool to Craven Arms bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.
Welshpool to Craven Arms train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Craven Arms is 24 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Welshpool to Craven Arms.
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