The average train between Bolton and Welshpool takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bolton and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Welshpool station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Bolton to Welshpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Welshpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Bolton to Welshpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Welshpool is 113.2 km. The road distance is 151 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m.