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Trip Overview

The average train between Welshpool and Swansea takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool to Swansea. 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 54m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Welshpool to Swansea train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Welshpool and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Swansea at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 14m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 42m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 42m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 42m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 42m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 42m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 43m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Welshpool to Swansea? 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 Welshpool to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 4h 21m.

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