How to travel from Leeds to Welshpool, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out WelshpoolLeeds if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Hinckley St and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance200km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Welshpool

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Leeds to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Welshpool

Transport options from Leeds to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£58($69)
every 2 hours204km (127 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£17($20)
5 times a week304km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£35($41)
on demand200km (124 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