There are 5 ways to get from Powys to Paddington by bus, train, or car
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Line 461 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Mill Street Car Park to Railway Stationbus 461 / ...
- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
5h 39mDrive 171.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Powys to Paddingtoncar 171.5 mi
3h 53m£43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 445
8h 53m£60–82Train
- Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
5h 41m£125–230Bus, train
- Take the bus from Crossgates Primary School to Railway Stationbus 461 / ...
- Take the train from Hereford to London Paddingtontrain Hereford - London Paddington
6h 13m
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 Builders Arms and arriving at Paddington Station via Mill Street Car Park, Country Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
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 Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Powys and Paddington is 225 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.
The best way to get from Powys to Paddington without a car is to line 461 bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Powys to Paddington, including transfers.
Powys to Paddington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus 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 bus which takes 8h 53m and costs £60 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £230 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Powys, Wales and Paddington, England?
National Express operates a bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Powys to London Paddington via Pen-y-Bont, Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, and Reading in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- 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
- +44 333 311 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
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Mill Street Car Park to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Crossgates Primary School to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Powys to Paddington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Powys to Paddington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury 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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