The average train between Port Talbot and Welshpool takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Port Talbot 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 4 hours between Port Talbot and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Welshpool station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Port Talbot to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
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The distance between Port Talbot and Welshpool is 126.1 km. The road distance is 253 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Shrewsbury every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 37m.