Station facilities
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General service information
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Staffing Levelunstaffed
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Closed Circuit Television
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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CIS
- Departure Screens
- Arrival Screens
- Announcements
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Customer Help Points
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Ticket buying and collection
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Oystercard Issued
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Use Oystercard
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Always Show Oyster Card Fields
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard Topup
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Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the ticket vending machine.
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Penalty FaresAW
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All station facilities
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
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Station Buffet
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Toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Accessibility and mobility access
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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.
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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.
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible Public Telephones
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Nearest Stations With More FacilitiesSHR
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National Key Toilets
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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.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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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.
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Parking information
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Cycle StorageSpaces: 4
Sheltered: No
Cctv: No
Location:2 Sheffield Stands offering parking for up to four bicycles, are located on the platform
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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
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Rail Replacement Services
The rail replacement bus stop is in the rear car park of the station.
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Onward Travel
The nearest bus stop is along Severn Road into Broad Street approximately 650 metres away outside the post office
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Cycle Hire
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.
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Passenger services
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Customer Service
Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
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Left Luggagehttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Lost Property
Operator Name: Transport for Waleshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What car parking facilities are available at Welshpool station?
- There are spaces for 40 cars at Welshpool station.
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What facilities are there for bike storage at Welshpool station?
- The station has enough storage for 4 bicycles.
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What other facilities are available at Welshpool station?
- Disabled access - step-free access throughout the station, and ramps and induction loops are available
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Which popular destinations can be reached from Welshpool station?
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