How to travel from Lincoln to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Welshpool is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lincoln 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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Train

Take the train to Nottingham then Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance229km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Welshpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).

The distance between Lincoln and Welshpool is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Lincoln and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Welshpool is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Welshpool. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Lincoln and Welshpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Lincoln and Welshpool. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Lincoln and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham then Birmingham New Street and then to Welshpool. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Lincoln and Welshpool. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Lincoln to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Welshpool

Transport options from Lincoln to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
£95($110)
every 2 hours245km (152 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
£13($15)
once daily254km (158 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£40($47)
on demand229km (142 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