There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool 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 Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 4m£24–41Drive 75 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpoolcar 75 mi
1h 21m£19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
5h£22–38Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester (MAN) to Welshpool75 mi
1h 21mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus X77
3h 21m£20–37
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Welshpool via Wilmslow and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Welshpool is 75 miles. The road distance is 75.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wilmslow station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Welshpool via Wilmslow and Shrewsbury in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester (MAN) to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Welshpool.
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