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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Powys by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Hereford

    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 39m

  2. Drive 89.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Powyscar car 89.9 mi
    2h 18m
    £22–32

  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 26m
    £85–146

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus bus 461 / ...
    5h

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    5h 31m

  6. 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 Stand 1bus bus X4
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    6h 28m

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  • Distance: 117.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Powys via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Crossways in around 6h 28m.

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