What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Welshpool?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Welshpool is to line 80 bus and bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Welshpool?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Welshpool?

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 46m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Welshpool?

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 16m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Welshpool?

The distance between West Midlands and Welshpool is 58 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Welshpool without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £20 - £50.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Welshpool?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from West Midlands to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Welshpool bus from?

West Midlands to Welshpool bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Crocketts Lane station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Welshpool train from?

West Midlands to Welshpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Smethwick Galton Bridge station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Welshpool?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Welshpool is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 80 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the West Midlands to Welshpool bus arrive?

West Midlands to Welshpool bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Markets station.

Where does the West Midlands to Welshpool train arrive?

West Midlands to Welshpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Welshpool is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from West Midlands to Welshpool.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Welshpool?

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 573+ hotels available in Welshpool.

West Midlands to Welshpool - 4 ways to travel via train, line 80 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from West Midlands to Welshpool by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 16m
£20–47
Line 80 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crocketts Lane to Marketsbus 80
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
3h 46m
£15–38
Drive 62.3 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Welshpoolcar 62.3 mi
1h 7m
£16–23
Tram, train, bus
1. Take the tram from The Hawthorns to Wolverhampton Stationtram
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centrebus X77
2h 35m

West Midlands to Welshpool by train

82Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from West Midlands to Welshpool.

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Distance: 57.9 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crocketts Lane to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Markets and Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 46m.

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