What is the cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Taunton?

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Taunton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Welshpool to Taunton?

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Taunton is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at County Hall via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Taunton?

The distance between Welshpool and Taunton is 197 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

How do I travel from Welshpool to Taunton without a car?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £95 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Welshpool to Taunton?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Welshpool to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Taunton bus from?

Welshpool to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Taunton train from?

Welshpool to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Taunton?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Taunton is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Welshpool to Taunton bus arrive?

Welshpool to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Welshpool to Taunton train arrive?

Welshpool to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Taunton is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Welshpool to Taunton.

How do I get a train ticket from Welshpool to Taunton?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 30m
£95–152
Drive 147.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welshpool to Tauntoncar 147.4 mi
3h 4m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hallbus 101 / ...
7h 30m
£38–95
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 23m
£69–139
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 27m

Welshpool to Taunton by train

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Distance: 195.9 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Welshpool to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to County Hall via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 30m.

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