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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Welshpool takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 27m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 46m
£49–84

Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 148.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 46m.

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