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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Manchester is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Manchester?

The distance between Welshpool and Manchester is 83 miles. The road distance is 83.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Welshpool to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Welshpool to Manchester?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Welshpool to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Welshpool to Manchester train arrive?

Welshpool to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Manchester is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Welshpool to Manchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Welshpool to Manchester?

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Welshpool to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 20m
£28–45
Drive 82.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welshpool to Manchestercar 82.9 mi
1h 37m
£21–30
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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 9m
£25–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 46m
£24–40

Welshpool to Manchester by train

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Distance: 82.6 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Welshpool to Manchester Piccadilly via Shrewsbury in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 9m.

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