Rome2Rio

How to get fromWest Midlands to Welshpoolby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Welshpool

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sandwell & Dudley to Welshpooltrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    2h 24m
    £20–32
  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain train Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centrebus bus X77
    2h 25m
    £13–34
  3. Line 80 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Crocketts Lane to Marketsbus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus bus 409
    3h 44m
  4. Drive  62.3 mi

    1. Drive from West Midlands to Welshpoolcar car 62.3 mi
    1h 7m
    £16–23

West Midlands to Welshpool by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Welshpool, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Sandwell & Dudley to Welshpool every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–30 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crocketts Lane to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Markets and Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 44m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There