The average train between Neath and Welshpool takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Neath 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 Neath and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neath is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Welshpool station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Neath to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Welshpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Neath to Welshpool train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Neath and Welshpool is 119.6 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Welshpool via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 4h 28m.