Welshpool Station | Train Times | Transport for Wales

Station facilities

Parking
Ticket machine

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General service information
- Staffing Level
  
  unstaffed
- Closed Circuit Television
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- CIS
  - Departure Screens
  - Arrival Screens
  - Announcements
- Customer Help Points
Ticket buying and collection
- Ticket Office
- Prepurchase Collection
- Ticket Machine
- Oystercard Issued
- Use Oystercard
- Always Show Oyster Card Fields
- Smartcard Issued
- Smartcard Topup
- Smartcard Validator
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the ticket vending machine.
- Penalty Fares
  
  AW
All station facilities
- Seated Area
- Waiting Room
- Station Buffet
- Toilets
- Baby Change
- Telephones
- Wi Fi
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Welshpool station
Accessibility and mobility access
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
- Induction Loop
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  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
- Accessible Taxis
- Nearest Stations With More Facilities
  
  SHR
- National Key Toilets
- Step Free Access
  
  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.
  
  Coverage: partial Station
- Ticket Gates
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
- Assisted Travel
  
  We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Parking information
- Cycle Storage
  
  Spaces: 4
  Sheltered: No
  Cctv: No
  Annotation:
  2 hoops
  
  Type: Stands
- CarPark
  
  Car parking1:
  
  Name: Station Car Park (bypass side)
  Spaces: 40
  Free: Yes
  Number Accessible Spaces: 2
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: No
  Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  Car parking2:
  
  Operator Name: Welshpool Town Council
  Name: Station Car Park (industrial estate side)
  Spaces: 20
  Free: Yes
  Number Accessible Spaces: 0
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Open:
  Mon-Fri - 24h
  - 24h
  - 24h
  
  Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Rail Replacement Services
  
  The rail replacement bus stop is in the rear car park of the station.
- Taxi Rank
  
  Pick up and set down
- Onward Travel
  
  The nearest bus stop is along Severn Road into Broad Street approximately 650 metres away outside the post office
Passenger services
- Customer Service
  
  Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
- Left Luggage
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Lost Property
  
  Operator Name: Transport for Wales
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Live departures and arrivals

Overview

Welshpool, the pretty market town in Powys, lies on the River Severn, and established itself around the castle built by Edward I of England in 1277. Today, Welshpool is a popular tourist destination thanks to its location at the foot of Eryri and the town’s impressive collection of historic buildings, including the Powis Castle estate.

Welshpool station was first opened in 1859, being refurbished in 1992. Located on the Cambrian Line, it’s managed by Transport for Wales, has a small car park and a waiting room. The station is unstaffed, so tickets must be purchased in advance or on the train.

How long does it take to get from Welshpool station to Mid Wales Airport?
- From Welshpool station to the airport just four miles from the town, takes around half an hour by bus.
How long does it take to walk from Welshpool station to Welshpool town centre?
- Taking the National Cycle Route, the walk from the station to Welshpool town centre takes around five minutes.
What car parking facilities are available at Welshpool station?
- There are spaces for 40 cars at Welshpool station.
What facilities are there for bike storage at Welshpool station?
- The station has enough storage for 4 bicycles.
What other facilities are available at Welshpool station?
- Disabled access - step-free access throughout the station, and ramps and induction loops are available
Which popular destinations can be reached from Welshpool station?
- Welshpool to Shrewsbury

Welshpool

Welshpool

Address and directions

Station facilities

Overview

How long does it take to get from Welshpool station to Mid Wales Airport?

How long does it take to walk from Welshpool station to Welshpool town centre?

What car parking facilities are available at Welshpool station?

What facilities are there for bike storage at Welshpool station?

What other facilities are available at Welshpool station?

Which popular destinations can be reached from Welshpool station?

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