Rome2Rio

Swansea to Welshpool trains

Find Transport to Welshpool

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Welshpool takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 17m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

best
  1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 39m
£57–105

Swansea to Welshpool train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swansea and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

  •  → 

    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 29m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 49m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 26m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 26m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 20m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 18m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 27m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Welshpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 39m.

Operators