The average train between Chester and Welshpool takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 3 hours between Chester and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Welshpool station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Chester to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Welshpool station.
Book your Chester to Welshpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Welshpool is 61.4 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Welshpool via Shrewsbury in around 2h 10m.