There are 5 ways to get from Powys to Paddington 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 Craven Armstrain
- Take the train from Craven Arms to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
5h 28m£130–204Drive 171.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Powys to Paddingtoncar 171.5 mi
3h 53m£43–62Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Millennium Garden to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
7h 37m£97–143Line 461 bus, train
- Take the bus from Mill Street Car Park to Railway Stationbus 461 / ...
- Take the train from Hereford to London Paddingtontrain Hereford - London Paddington
6h 44mBus
- Take the bus from Crossways to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
9h 10m£77–123
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Powys to Paddington is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Powys to Paddington is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Powys to Paddington station. However, there are services departing from Millennium Garden and arriving at Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace via Birmingham Coach Station and Marble Arch Station / Park Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Powys to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Pen-y-Bont and arriving at London Paddington via Craven Arms and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Powys and Paddington is 245 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.
The best way to get from Powys to Paddington without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Powys to Paddington, including transfers.
Powys to Paddington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Millennium Garden station.
Powys to Paddington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pen-y-Bont station.
The best way to get from Powys to Paddington is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £95 - £150 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Powys, Wales and Paddington, England?
You can take a vehicle from Powys to London Paddington via Pen-y-Bont, Craven Arms, and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Powys to Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace via Millennium Garden, Birmingham Coach Station, Marble Arch, and Marble Arch Station / Park Lane in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pen-y-Bont to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Craven Arms to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Hereford to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Millennium Garden to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–26
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- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Marble Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Mill Street Car Park to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Crossways to Merthyr Bus Station 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Powys to Paddington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Powys to Paddington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Craven Arms station.
Yes, the driving distance between Powys to Paddington is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Powys to Paddington.
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