The average train between Manchester and Welshpool takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Welshpool station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Manchester to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Welshpool station.
Book your Manchester to Welshpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Welshpool is 109.7 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Welshpool via Shrewsbury in around 2h 27m.