There are 4 ways to get from Saffron Walden 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 Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
5h 28m£75–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
8h 46m£35–62Drive 173.7 mi
- Drive from Saffron Walden to Welshpoolcar 173.7 mi
2h 57m£44–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from High Street to Railway Stationbus 7
- Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
7h 1m£84–131
Saffron Walden to Welshpool by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Welshpool is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Saffron Walden to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Audley End and arriving at Welshpool via Tottenham Hale Station, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Saffron Walden and Welshpool is 220 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Saffron Walden to Welshpool, including transfers.
Saffron Walden to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Saffron Walden to Welshpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Audley End station.
The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Welshpool is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Saffron Walden, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a bus from High Street to Welshpool via Railway Station, Audley End, Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Audley End to Tottenham Hale
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- 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 Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- 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
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from High Street to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- 0800 001 6255
- Website
- A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
Bus from High Street to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
- Day Adult Ticket
- £6
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Booking & Getting There
Saffron Walden to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Saffron Walden to Welshpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Tottenham Hale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saffron Walden to Welshpool is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Saffron Walden to Welshpool.
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