There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train via Manchester
best- Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 20mDrive 194.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Welshpoolcar 194.2 mi
3h 48m£48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
9h 22mTrain
- Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 48m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Welshpool is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 48m.
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 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Welshpool via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Durham and Welshpool is 217 miles. The road distance is 195.3 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Welshpool without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 First TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to Welshpool is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Durham, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Durham to Welshpool via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 5h 20m. 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 22m.
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Durham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Durham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- londonmidland.com
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- londonmidland.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Durham to Welshpool train services, operated by First TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly 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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