There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Powys by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Crossgates Primary Schoolbus 461 / ...
3h 55mDrive 72.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gloucester to Powyscar 72.6 mi
1h 57m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain
4h 56m£81–138Line 33 bus, bus
- Take the bus from St Oswald's Priory Ruins to Cantilupe Roadbus 32 / ...
- Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Stationbus 33
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus 461 / ...
5h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Powys is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Powys is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Powys. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Crossgates Primary School via Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Powys. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Gloucester and Powys is 81 miles. The road distance is 73 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Powys without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Gloucester to Powys, including transfers.
Gloucester to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Powys is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Powys, Wales?
You can take a bus from Transport Hub to Powys via Country Bus Station and Crossgates Primary School in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Powys via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to Crossgates Primary School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Builders Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from St Oswald's Priory Ruins to Cantilupe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
Bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
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More Questions & Answers
Gloucester to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Country Bus Station.
Gloucester to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Powys is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Gloucester to Powys.
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