There are 4 ways to get from West Midlands to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 13m£21–46Line 80 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Crocketts Lane to Marketsbus 80
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
3h 45m£15–38Drive 62.3 mi
- Drive from West Midlands to Welshpoolcar 62.3 mi
1h 7m£16–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinemabus X77
2h 48m
West Midlands to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Welshpool is to line 80 bus and bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Crocketts Lane and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Galton Bridge and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between West Midlands and Welshpool is 58 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.
The best way to get from West Midlands to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £21 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from West Midlands to Welshpool, including transfers.
West Midlands to Welshpool bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Crocketts Lane station.
West Midlands to Welshpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Smethwick Galton Bridge station.
The best way to get from West Midlands to Welshpool is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 80 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Welshpool via Shrewsbury in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crocketts Lane to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Markets and Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Crocketts Lane to Markets
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
West Midlands to Welshpool bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Markets station.
West Midlands to Welshpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Welshpool is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from West Midlands to Welshpool.
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