How to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool by train?

From Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool by train

To get from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool in Wales, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Merthyr Tydfil station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Shrewsbury station to Welshpool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min. The train schedule from Merthyr Tydfil may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Welshpool on the Moovit app.

235min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Welshpool
Leaves from Merthyr Tydfil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merthyr Tydfil
    470 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberdare
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Holyhead
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    119 min
  • 6
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberystwyth
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Welshpool
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Welshpool
    Walk to
    Welshpool
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Welshpool, Wales is approximately 242.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train timetable from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool

To check the train timetable from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merthyr Tydfil) and destination (Welshpool), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool?

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Welshpool in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool in Wales?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cardiff Central station near Welshpool in Wales.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Welshpool in Wales by train?

    The total travel time between Merthyr Tydfil and Welshpool in Wales by train is about 3 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Merthyr Tydfil to get to Welshpool in Wales?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Merthyr Tydfil and Welshpool in Wales?

    Get off the train at the Cardiff Central station, which is closest to Welshpool in Wales.

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