There are 3 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 Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 13m£39–62Drive 88.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby to Welshpoolcar 88.5 mi
1h 36m£22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
4h 4m£28–45
Derby to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Welshpool is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £21 - £35.
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 13m.
The distance between Derby and Welshpool is 104 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Derby to Welshpool, including transfers.
Derby to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby 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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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 13m.
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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