The average train between Bridgend and Welshpool takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgend 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 Bridgend and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgend is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Bridgend station and arriving at Welshpool station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Bridgend to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Bridgend to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Bridgend to Welshpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bridgend and Welshpool is 131.7 km. The road distance is 234 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m.