The distance between Leeds and Welshpool is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leeds to Welshpool by train, 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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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Shrewsbury.
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Take the bus to Hinckley St and then to Welshpool.
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There are several options for getting from Leeds to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Leeds and Welshpool is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Leeds and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leeds to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Welshpool. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Leeds and Welshpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leeds and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leeds to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hinckley St and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Leeds and Welshpool. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Leeds and Welshpool. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £58 ($69).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | £58($69) | every 2 hours | 204km (127 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | £17($20) | 5 times a week | 304km (189 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £35($41) | on demand | 200km (124 miles) |
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Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.