There are 3 ways to get from Welshpool to Penrith by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 15m£66–110Drive 162.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Welshpool to Penrithcar 162.4 mi
2h 51m£41–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Church Bank to Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 15m
Welshpool to Penrith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Penrith is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Welshpool and Penrith is 175 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Welshpool to Penrith, including transfers.
Welshpool to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Welshpool to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Penrith is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Welshpool to Penrith.
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What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Penrith North Lakes via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Church Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Church Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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