How to travel from Durham to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Welshpool is around 324km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Welshpool by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station then Hinckley St and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance324km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Durham to Welshpool by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).

The distance between Durham and Welshpool is around 324km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Durham and Welshpool by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durham and Welshpool. We recommend that you drive to Welshpool. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Welshpool. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, Leeds Bus Station, Hinckley St and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Durham and Welshpool. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the bus to Leeds Bus Station then Hinckley St and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Welshpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Durham and Welshpool. The distance is around 324km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Welshpool is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Welshpool

Transport options from Durham to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 10m
£30($35)
5 times a week457km (284 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£57($67)
on demand324km (202 miles)

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Airports near Welshpool

The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Welshpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Welshpool
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Welshpool