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How to get fromBristol to Powysby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Powys by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain train
    3. Take the train from Craven Arms to Pen-y-Bonttrain train
    4h 48m
    £82–125

  2. Drive  89.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Powyscar car 89.9 mi
    2h 18m
    £23–33

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus bus 461 / ...
    4h 55m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus bus 461 / ...
    5h 9m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    6h 54m
    £52–73

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  • Distance: 136.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Powys via Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, and Pen-y-Bont in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Powys via Cardiff - North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 2, and Crossways in around 6h 54m.

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