There are 4 ways to get from Welshpool to Rugby by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 24m£30–57Bus, line 85 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus 85 / ...
4h 40m£17–27Drive 96.5 mi
- Drive from Welshpool to Rugbycar 96.5 mi
1h 40m£24–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Church Bank to Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
2h 52m£24–62
Welshpool to Rugby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Rugby is to bus and line 85 bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Rugby is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Church Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Rugby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Welshpool and Rugby is 93 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Welshpool to Rugby, including transfers.
Welshpool to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.
Welshpool to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Rugby is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 85 bus, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Church Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Church Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Church Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Welshpool to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Welshpool to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Rugby is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Welshpool to Rugby.
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