There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 7m£106–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
9h£41–72Drive 194.2 mi
- Drive from Durham to Welshpoolcar 194.2 mi
3h 48m£48–70Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 17m£64–108
Durham to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Welshpool is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Welshpool is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Welshpool via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Durham and Welshpool is 255 miles. The road distance is 195.3 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Durham to Welshpool, including transfers.
Durham to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.
Durham to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to Welshpool is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Durham, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Durham to Welshpool via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h.
Train from Durham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- 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
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Durham to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Durham to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Durham to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Welshpool is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Durham to Welshpool.
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