There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
3h 38m£40–67Drive 115.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Welshpoolcar 115.1 mi
2h 10m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
6h 45m£33–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centrebus X77
4h 32m£38–70
Lancaster to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Welshpool is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Night Std and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Welshpool via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Lancaster and Welshpool is 124 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Lancaster to Welshpool, including transfers.
Lancaster to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.
Lancaster to Welshpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Welshpool is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Lancaster to Welshpool via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Lancaster to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Lancaster to Welshpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Welshpool is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Lancaster to Welshpool.
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