There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Powys by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Gardenbus 409
3h 27m£79–104Drive 78.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to Powyscar 78.5 mi
2h 9m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain Shrewsbury - Llandrindod / ...
3h 46m£69–109Train, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus 461 / ...
4h 23mTrain, bus via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Green Gardensbus X75
4h 59m£49–81
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Powys is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Powys is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Powys. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Millennium Garden via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Powys. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Birmingham and Powys is 111 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Powys without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £75 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Birmingham to Powys, including transfers.
Birmingham to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Powys train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Powys is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Powys, Wales?
National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Garden twice daily. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Powys via Shrewsbury and Pen-y-Bont in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Builders Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Green Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Millennium Garden station.
Birmingham to Powys train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Powys is 79 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Birmingham to Powys.
There are 562+ hotels available in Powys.