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There are 4 ways to get from Barry to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 12m
    £44–75
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus bus 96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Bbus bus x76 / ...
    8h 7m
    £18–26
  3. Drive  112.1 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Welshpoolcar car 112.1 mi
    2h 27m
    £28–41
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7bus bus 94 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus X77
    4h 57m
    £40–69

Barry to Welshpool by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barry Hotel to Welshpool Bus Station Stand B via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Kingsway GB, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 2, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 8h 7m.

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