There are 3 ways to get from Newport to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 5m£38–61Drive 91.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Welshpoolcar 91.9 mi
2h 16m£23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
5h 55m£30–51
Newport to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Welshpool is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Newport and Welshpool is 114 miles. The road distance is 92.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Newport to Welshpool, including transfers.
Newport to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.
Newport to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
The best way to get from Newport to Welshpool is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Newport to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Newport to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Welshpool is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Newport to Welshpool.
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