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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 Crossgates Primary Schoolbus bus 461 / ...
    4h 44m

  2. Drive  89.9 mi

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

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain train
    5h 30m
    £95–151

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Crossgates Primary Schoolbus bus 461 / ...
    6h 5m

  5. Bus, line 69 bus, line 66 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Royal Infirmary to Chepstow Bus Station 4bus bus T7
    2. Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 to Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 69
    3. Take the bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 1 to Railway Stationbus bus 66
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus bus 461 / ...
    5. Take the taxi from Builders Arms to Powystaxi taxi
    7h 22m

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  • Distance: 117.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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), Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Powys via Arle Court Tpt Hub, Country Bus Station, and Crossgates Primary School in around 6h 5m.

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