There are 4 ways to get from Welshpool to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 20m£36–94Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Welshpool to Rugbycar 96.5 mi
1h 40m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X1
5h 18m£34–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Church Bank to Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
2h 47m
Welshpool to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Rugby is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Rugby is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Bennett Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Rugby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Welshpool and Rugby is 93 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Welshpool to Rugby, including transfers.
Welshpool to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.
Welshpool to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Rugby is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Bennett Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £24–35
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–24
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £11–16
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://nxbus.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
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Church Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Welshpool to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Welshpool to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Rugby is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Welshpool to Rugby.
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