The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Welshpool takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Welshpool station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Welshpool is 102.6 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 47m.