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.
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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leicester.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | £68($80) | every 2 hours | 163km (101 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | £11($13) | once daily | 183km (114 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £30($35) | on demand | 170km (105 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.