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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Welshpool takes 4h 18m 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.

4h 18m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool train times

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 10:37 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 48m.

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