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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Welshpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Welshpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Welshpool:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Welshpool costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Welshpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 28m by train vs 2h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $66 (€54) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Welshpool
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Trains from Cardiff to Welshpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $55 (€45) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 6:46 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Welshpool trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Welshpool from $55 (€45). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Welshpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Welshpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Welshpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Welshpool
Most Cardiff to Welshpool trains use the Cardiff Central to Welshpool station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Welshpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Llandaf from Cardiff city centre
Llandaf is 4 km from Cardiff city centre. Public transport options include:
Llandaf train station facilities and services
Llandaf has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Llandaf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Llandaf. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Llandaf: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Llandaf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Llandaf: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a footbridge with lifts. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from the station car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: There are two ticket machines. One accepts cash and the other accepts payment by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Welshpool station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Welshpool from Welshpool city centre
Welshpool train station facilities and services
Welshpool has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Welshpool.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Welshpool: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Welshpool: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Welshpool: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platforms 1 (to Shrewsbury) and Platform 2 (to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli) from the car park via a long footbridge with ramps and handrails, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Welshpool Tourist Information Centre also sell a range of rail tickets, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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