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How to get fromWelshpool to Plymouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Welshpool to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 6m
    £116–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 104 / ...
    9h 3m
    £37–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    8h 39m
    £48–83

  4. Drive  220.4 mi

    1. Drive from Welshpool to Plymouthcar car 220.4 mi
    4h 17m
    £55–80

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 10m
    £98–178

Welshpool to Plymouth by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Welshpool to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Plymouth Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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