Station message

Car park closure - Friday 14 March - Wednesday 2 April

The Welshpool station car park will close temporarily from Friday 14 March until Wednesday 2 April. Please use other nearby car parks in the meantime.

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Ticket machine
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General service information
Staffing Level
unstaffed
Closed Circuit Television

No
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from help point
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points
Yes
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office

No
Prepurchase Collection
Yes
Ticket Machine
Yes
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Topup
Yes
Smartcard Validator

No
Smartcard Comments

Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the ticket vending machine.

Penalty Fares
AW
All station facilities
Seated Area

No
Waiting Room

No
Station Buffet

No
Toilets

No
Baby Change

No
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No

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
Yes

There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.

Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes

The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. They are touchscreen.

Welshpool Tourist Information Centre also sell a range of rail tickets.

Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
Accessible Public Telephones

No
Nearest Stations With More Facilities
SHR
National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

Category B2.

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

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down

No
Wheelchairs Available

No
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
Location:

2 Sheffield Stands offering parking for up to four bicycles, are located on the platform


Type: Stands
CarPark

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 23
Free: Yes
Number Accessible Spaces: 2
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No

Open:
Mon-Sun

Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Rail Replacement Services

Local bus stop on Smithfield Road near Tesco.

From Monday 17 March until Wednesday 02 April the rail replacement bus stop will temporarily re-locate to the rear car park of the station.

Onward Travel

The nearest bus stop is along Severn Road into Broad Street approximately 650 metres away outside the post office

Cycle Hire

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.

Passenger services
Customer Service

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Left Luggage

No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property
Yes

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?