The average train between Welshpool and Manchester takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Welshpool to Manchester. 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 Welshpool and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Welshpool station and arriving at Manchester station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Welshpool to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.
Welshpool to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Welshpool to Manchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Welshpool and Manchester is 109.7 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Welshpool to Manchester Piccadilly via Shrewsbury in around 2h 22m.