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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Welshpool is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Leicester to Welshpool?

The distance between Leicester and Welshpool is 102 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Welshpool without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Leicester to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Welshpool bus from?

Leicester to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Welshpool bus arrive?

Leicester to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Welshpool is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Leicester to Welshpool.

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

Book your Leicester to Welshpool bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 523+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Leicester to Welshpool - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Leicester 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pola CinemaX75
3h 25m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
4h 50m
£24–32
Drive 96.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Welshpool96.6 mi
1h 56m
£25–35

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 101.8 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 50m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.