There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Powys by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain Shrewsbury - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 46m£53–94Drive 78.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to Powyscar 78.5 mi
2h 9m£20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
4h 8m£35–61Train, 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
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Powys is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Powys is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Powys. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Llananno Bridge via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
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 99 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Powys without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 train which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Powys, Wales?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Powys via Shrewsbury and Pen-y-Bont in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 twice daily. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Railway Station to Builders Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Bus Station to Green Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
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 560+ hotels available in Powys.