There are 5 ways to get from Powys to Birmingham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
3h 2m£53–99Drive 78.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Powys to Birminghamcar 78.6 mi
2h 9m£20–28Bus, 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
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
4h 37m£35–63Bus, 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Powys to Birmingham is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Powys to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Powys to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Llananno Bridge and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
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 2m.
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 2m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Powys to Birmingham, including transfers.
Powys to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
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 2m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 37m.
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 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Crossgates Primary School to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
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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