There are 6 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain Shrewsbury - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 30m£61–97Drive 105.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powyscar 105.5 mi
2h 22m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
6h 53m£50–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Powys105.5 mi
2h 22mTrain via Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain Shrewsbury - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 39m£61–97Train, line 2 bus, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
7h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Powys. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Llananno Bridge via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Wilmslow and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Powys is 112 miles. The road distance is 106.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wilmslow station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Powys, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Powys via Wilmslow, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Powys via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Llananno Bridge in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- 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/
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- 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/
Train from Manchester Airport to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Powys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Powys.
There are 556+ hotels available in Powys.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Powys. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











