The average train between Widnes and Welshpool takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Widnes and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Welshpool station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Widnes to Welshpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Welshpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Welshpool station.
Book your Widnes to Welshpool train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Widnes and Welshpool is 82.8 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Welshpool via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 3h 2m.