Train Reading to Welshpool from £91 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Welshpool takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 32m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 3m

£74–118

Reading to Welshpool train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

4:15 PM → 7:51 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 10:12 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:15 PM → 7:48 AM
Arrives next day
10h 33m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 3:49 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 3:49 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 3:49 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 3:49 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 3:51 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:15 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 5:48 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 7:48 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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