The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Welshpool
Cheapest price
£74
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Welshpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Welshpool will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
To travel from Swansea to Welshpool you need to make at least 2 changes.










Live departures
Swansea to Welshpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Welshpool trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:33 Swansea | 4h17 | 13:50 Welshpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:32 Swansea | 4h18 | 14:50 Welshpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:33 Swansea | 4h17 | 15:50 Welshpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:51 Swansea | 3h59 | 16:50 Welshpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:22 Swansea | 3h26 | 17:48 Welshpool | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Welshpool
Trains from Swansea to Welshpool run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £74 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 18:57. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 06:46 |
Last train 18:57 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Swansea to Welshpool trainsTransport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Welshpool from £74. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Welshpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Welshpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Welshpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Welshpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park (industrial estate side)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platforms 1 (to Shrewsbury) and Platform 2 (to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli) from the car park via a long footbridge with ramps and handrails.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Welshpool Tourist Information Centre also sell a range of rail tickets.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is along Severn Road into Broad Street approximately 650 metres away outside the post office
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the car park between the station footbridge and Wynnstay Stores.
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