The cheapest and fastest trains from Welshpool to Telford
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welshpool to Telford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Welshpool to Telford will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Welshpool for Telford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Welshpool to Telford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welshpool to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Welshpool to Telford train times
The table below shows live departures for Welshpool to Telford trains for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:46 Welshpool | 1h03 | 07:49 Telford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:54 Welshpool | 0h57 | 08:51 Telford | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:54 Welshpool | 0h55 | 09:49 Telford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:55 Welshpool | 0h54 | 10:49 Telford | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:56 Welshpool | 0h54 | 11:50 Telford | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welshpool to Telford
Trains from Welshpool to Telford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 55m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 06:46 |
Last train 21:00 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Welshpool to Telford trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Welshpool and Telford from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Welshpool to Telford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welshpool to Telford 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 Telford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Welshpool and Telford
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:00-19:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: At the public service bus stop outside the front of the station.
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