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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Welshpool is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.

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 £23 - £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.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Welshpool via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

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 which takes 3h 14m and costs £20 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 do I catch the Leicester to Welshpool train from?

Leicester to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Leicester to Welshpool is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £20 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Leicester to Welshpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Welshpool train arrive?

Leicester to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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 train ticket from Leicester to Welshpool?

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

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

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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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to WelshpoolBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 14m
£20–62
Bus
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
£28–41
Drive 96.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Welshpool96.6 mi
1h 56m
£24–35

Leicester to Welshpool by train

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Distance: 101.3 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Welshpool via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, 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.

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