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Reading to Welshpool

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Route Navigator Reading - Welshpool

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Continue onto Friar Street

Friar Street, 76 м

76 м

Turn right onto Station Road

Station Road, 318 м

318 м

Turn left onto Valpy Street

Valpy Street, 106 м

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Turn right onto The Forbury

The Forbury, 107 м

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Keep right onto The Forbury

The Forbury, 231 м

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First Great Western Service

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West Midlands Trains

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Cross Country

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Transport for Wales

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First Great Western Service

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Duration 1h 41m

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $59.49–$139.24

Phone +44 3457 000 125

Customer Service +44 3457 000 125

Email [email protected]

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West Midlands Trains

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Duration 50 min

Frequency Hourly

Phone +44 333 311 0039

Customer Service +44 333 311 0039

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Cross Country

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Duration 1h 36m

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $69.62–$189.87

Phone 0344 736 9123

Customer Service 0344 736 9123

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Transport for Wales

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Duration 1h 29m

Frequency Every 4 hours

Estimated price $31.64–$48.10

Phone 03333 211 202

Customer Service 03333 211 202

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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Welshpool is to drive which costs $52.17 - $81.52 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $52.17 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct train between Reading and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Welshpool via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Reading to Welshpool?

The distance between Reading and Welshpool is 257 km. The road distance is 264.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Reading to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Welshpool train from?

Reading to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Welshpool train arrive?

Reading to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Welshpool is 265 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Reading to Welshpool.

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

Book your Reading to Welshpool train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 479+ hotels available in Welshpool. Prices start at $57.04 per night.

Powis Castle

Powis Castle (Welsh: Castell Powys) is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country house near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. The seat of the Herbert family, earls of Powis, the castle is known for its formal gardens and for its interiors, the former having been described as "the most important", and the latter "the most magnificent", in the country. The castle and gardens are under the care of the National Trust. Powis Castle is a Grade I listed building, while its gardens have their own Grade I listing on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.

Welshpool Raven Square Station

Welshpool Raven Square railway station, located in Welshpool, in Wales, is the eastern terminus of the narrow gauge Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway (W&LLR).

Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway

The Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway (W&LLR) (Welsh: Rheilffordd y Trallwng a Llanfair Caereinion) is a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow-gauge heritage railway in Powys, Wales. The line is around 8 miles (13 km) long and runs westwards from the town of Welshpool (Welsh: Y Trallwng) via Castle Caereinion to the village of Llanfair Caereinion.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Reading and Welshpool?

How far is it from Reading to Welshpool?

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

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Welshpool train from?

Where does the Reading to Welshpool train arrive?

Can I drive from Reading to Welshpool?

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

Where can I stay near Welshpool?