How to travel from Welshpool to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Leeds is around 200km (125 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 Welshpool to Leeds 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 Manchester Piccadilly and then to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leeds City Centre Kirkgate High Court.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance200km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Leeds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 4h 40m. 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 Welshpool and Leeds is around 200km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Welshpool and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Leeds is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Leeds. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury and Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Welshpool and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Welshpool and Leeds. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Digbeth Hinckley St. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Welshpool and Leeds. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Leeds. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Welshpool and Leeds. The distance is around 200km (125 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 Welshpool to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).

How do I get from Welshpool to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Leeds

Transport options from Welshpool to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
£61($72)
every 2 hours204km (127 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
£18($21)
5 times a week296km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£35($41)
on demand200km (125 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds