There are 4 ways to get from Welshpool to Penrith by train, bus, or car
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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 16m£58–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
7h 50m£40–68Drive 162.4 mi
- Drive from Welshpool to Penrithcar 162.4 mi
2h 51m£41–59Bus, 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£54–88
Welshpool to Penrith by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Penrith is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 50m.
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 bus from Welshpool station to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
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 16m.
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 16m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Welshpool to Penrith, including transfers.
Welshpool to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.
Welshpool to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Penrith is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 50m.
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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Church Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Church Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Welshpool to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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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