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How to get fromBury St Edmunds to Welshpoolby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bury St Edmunds to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 28m
    £88–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk083
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus bus 409
    8h 55m
    £26–44

  3. Drive  186.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Welshpoolcar car 186.2 mi
    3h 6m
    £47–67

Bury St Edmunds to Welshpool by train and bus

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Medical Centre via Cambridge, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 55m.

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