The average train between Neath and Welshpool takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours 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 11:49 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 5m. 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 Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Neath to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.
Neath to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Neath to Welshpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
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 Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 26m.