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Port Talbot to Welshpool trains

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The average train between Port Talbot and Welshpool takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Port Talbot 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.

3h 59m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 29m
£52–95

Port Talbot to Welshpool train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Port Talbot and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Port Talbot to Welshpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 157.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 29m.

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