There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 54m£117–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
8h 50m£37–72Drive 218.3 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Welshpoolcar 218.3 mi
4h 21m£54–78Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
8h 5m£105–195Train, bus
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
10h 34m£84–155
Plymouth to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Welshpool is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Welshpool is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Welshpool via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Plymouth and Welshpool is 280 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Plymouth to Welshpool, including transfers.
Plymouth to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Welshpool is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Welshpool via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Plymouth to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Welshpool is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Plymouth to Welshpool.
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