The average train between Welshpool and Swindon takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool to Swindon. 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 3 hours between Welshpool and Swindon. 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 Swindon at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Welshpool to Swindon? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Welshpool station and arriving at Swindon station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Welshpool to Swindon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Welshpool to Swindon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Welshpool to Swindon train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Welshpool and Swindon is 154 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Welshpool to Swindon via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 53m.