There are 2 ways to get from Welshpool to Reading by train or car
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Welshpool to Reading by train
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The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Reading is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Reading. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Welshpool and Reading is 161 miles. The road distance is 151.8 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Welshpool to Reading, including transfers.
Welshpool to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.
Welshpool to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Reading is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Welshpool to Reading.
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What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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