There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New StreetNottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to WelshpoolBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 11m£21–47Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station134 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
4h 25m£30–48Drive 88.6 mi
- Drive from Derby to Welshpool88.6 mi
1h 36m£22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Derby to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Pola CinemaX77
3h 56m
Derby to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Welshpool is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Welshpool via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Derby and Welshpool is 104 miles. The road distance is 89.1 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £21 - £50.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Derby to Welshpool, including transfers.
Derby to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Welshpool is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to Welshpool via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 25m.
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Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Derby to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Welshpool is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Derby to Welshpool.
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