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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Welshpool is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Welshpool is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Welshpool?

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 14m.

How far is it from Durham to Welshpool?

The distance between Durham and Welshpool is 217 miles. The road distance is 195.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Welshpool without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Durham to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Welshpool bus from?

Durham to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Train or bus from Durham to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Durham to Welshpool is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Durham to Welshpool bus arrive?

Durham to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Durham to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Welshpool is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Durham to Welshpool.

How do I get a bus ticket from Durham to Welshpool?

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 570+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Durham to Welshpool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 31m
£73–135
Drive 194.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Welshpoolcar 194.2 mi
3h 48m
£48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
9h 14m
£51–128
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 47m
£111–175

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Durham to Welshpool.

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Distance: 216.2 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Durham to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m. 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 14m.

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