What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Powys?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Powys is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Powys?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Powys is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Powys?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Powys. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Llananno Bridge via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Powys?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Powys. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Leicester to Powys?

The distance between Leicester and Powys is 139 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Powys without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Powys without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Powys?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Leicester to Powys, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Powys bus from?

Leicester to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Powys train from?

Leicester to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Powys?

The best way to get from Leicester to Powys is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Leicester to Powys bus arrive?

Leicester to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Powys train arrive?

Leicester to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Powys?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Powys is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Leicester to Powys.

Where can I stay near Powys?

There are 488+ hotels available in Powys.

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Powys by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain
4h 57m
£75–129
Drive 122.7 mi
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1. Drive from Leicester to Powyscar 122.7 mi
2h 56m
£30–44
Train, bus via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Green Gardensbus X75
6h 12m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus 461 / ...
6h 11m
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
6h 53m
£43–84

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Distance: 138 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Leicester to Powys via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Powys via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Llananno Bridge in around 6h 53m.

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