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Swindon to Welshpool trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Welshpool takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 7m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Newport

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  1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
  2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 12m
£60–108

Swindon to Welshpool train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swindon and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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.

Map of how to get from Swindon to Welshpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Swindon to Welshpool via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 4h 12m.

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