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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 7m
    £135–212

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    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 Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    9h 23m
    £43–125

  3. Drive 220.4 mi

    1. Drive from Welshpool to Plymouthcar car 220.4 mi
    4h 17m
    £54–78

  4. 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 14m
    £104–209

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    11h 55m

Welshpool to Plymouth by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Plymouth Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 23m.

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