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Swansea to Welshpool trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Welshpool takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 19m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 39m
£56–105

Swansea to Welshpool train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swansea and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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: 170.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 39m.

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