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How to get fromLancaster to Welshpoolby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus X77
    3h 25m
    £38–62

  2. Drive  115.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to Welshpoolcar car 115.1 mi
    2h 10m
    £29–42

  3. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centrebus bus X77
    4h 9m
    £38–70

Lancaster to Welshpool by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Welshpool, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Lancaster to Welshpool. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Shrewsbury, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D. Alternatively, you can drive from Lancaster to Welshpool in around 2h 10m.

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