There are 3 ways to get from Bridgend to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
3h 47m£48–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Neath station to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
6h 59m£19–33Drive 111.4 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Welshpoolcar 111.4 mi
2h 31m£28–40
Bridgend to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Welshpool is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand B via Brecon Interchange 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Bridgend and Welshpool is 146 miles. The road distance is 112.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Bridgend to Welshpool, including transfers.
Bridgend to Welshpool bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Neath station.
Bridgend to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Welshpool is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Bridgend to Shrewsbury every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bridgend to Welshpool Bus Station Stand B via Neath, Neath station, Brecon Interchange 2, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 6h 59m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- Adventure Travel
Bus from Neath station to Brecon Interchange 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Schedules at
- Adventure Travel
- Day Ticket
- £6–9
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Bridgend to Welshpool bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Brecon Interchange 5 station.
Bridgend to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Welshpool is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Bridgend to Welshpool.
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