There are 3 ways to get from Welshpool to Ebbw Vale by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ebbw Vale Towntrain Newport / ...
4h 7m£51–92Drive 78.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Welshpool to Ebbw Valecar 78.5 mi
1h 52m£20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
5h 21m
Welshpool to Ebbw Vale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Ebbw Vale is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Ebbw Vale is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool to Ebbw Vale station. However, there are services departing from Pola Cinema and arriving at Ebbw Vale Bus Station Stand 3 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Ebbw Vale. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Ebbw Vale Town via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Welshpool and Ebbw Vale is 134 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Ebbw Vale without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Welshpool to Ebbw Vale, including transfers.
Welshpool to Ebbw Vale bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Welshpool to Ebbw Vale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Ebbw Vale is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Ebbw Vale, Wales?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Ebbw Vale Town via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Celtic Travel operates a bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 hourly, and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ebbw Vale Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Welshpool to Ebbw Vale bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.
Welshpool to Ebbw Vale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Ebbw Vale is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Welshpool to Ebbw Vale.
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