How to travel from Welshpool to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Leicester is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool to Leicester 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Leicester.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance170km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Leicester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Welshpool and Leicester is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (84 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Welshpool and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Leicester is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Leicester. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Welshpool and Leicester. Trains depart every 2 hours 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 Welshpool and Leicester. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Leicester. 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 3h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Leicester. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 15m 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 Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leicester. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. The distance is around 170km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

How do I get from Welshpool to Leicester

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Leicester

Transport options from Welshpool to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£68($80)
every 2 hours163km (101 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
£11($13)
once daily183km (114 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£30($35)
on demand170km (105 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester