There are 5 ways to get from Powys to Birmingham 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 Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsburytrain Carmarthen - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
3h 7m£70–110Drive 78.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Powys to Birminghamcar 78.6 mi
2h 9m£20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Millennium Garden to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
3h 42m£80–102Bus, train
- Take the bus from Crossgates Primary School to Railway Stationbus 461 / ...
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
4h 18mBus, train via Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Stationbus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
4h 44m£52–83
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Powys to Birmingham is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Powys to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Powys to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Millennium Garden and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Powys to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Pen-y-Bont and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Powys and Birmingham is 99 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.
The best way to get from Powys to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Powys to Birmingham, including transfers.
Powys to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Millennium Garden station.
Powys to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pen-y-Bont station.
The best way to get from Powys to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £110 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Powys, Wales and Birmingham, England?
You can take a vehicle from Powys to Birmingham New Street via Pen-y-Bont and Shrewsbury in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Millennium Garden to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Millennium Garden to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Crossgates Primary School to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Powys to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Powys to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Powys to Birmingham is 79 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Powys to Birmingham.
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