How to travel from Welshpool to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Nottingham is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool to Nottingham 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 NottinghamWelshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance171km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Nottingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Welshpool and Nottingham is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Welshpool and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Nottingham. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Nottingham. 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 40m.

Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Welshpool and Nottingham. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Nottingham. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Nottingham. 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 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Nottingham. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m 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 Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Nottingham. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Welshpool and Nottingham. The distance is around 171km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

How do I get from Welshpool to Nottingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Nottingham

Transport options from Welshpool to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£76($90)
every 2 hours191km (119 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
£12($14)
once daily228km (141 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£30($35)
on demand171km (106 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham