Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Welshpool travel guide

Welshpool Tourism | Welshpool Guide

You're Going to Love Welshpool

With a population of 5.600, Welshpool is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Welshpool to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Welshpool

Welshpool in February
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Welshpool in February
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Welshpool

Plane

Although Welshpool doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 77 km from Welshpool. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Welshpool departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Welshpool, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Welshpool to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Welshpool is called Welshpool, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Welshpool is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 243 km from Welshpool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Welshpool, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Welshpool takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although Welshpool doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 77 km from Welshpool. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Welshpool departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Welshpool, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Welshpool to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Welshpool is called Welshpool, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Welshpool is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 243 km from Welshpool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Welshpool, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Welshpool takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Welshpool

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Welshpool

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Welshpool

Most booked hotels in Welshpool

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The Talbot Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Royal Oak Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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The Lowfield Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Welshpool

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Welshpool (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Welshpool (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.