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Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Ticket machine
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  • General service information
    • Staffing Level
    • Closed Circuit Television
    • Information Available From Staff
    • CIS
    • 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
    • Penalty Fares
  • All station facilities
  • Accessibility and mobility access
    • Helpline
    • Staff Help Available
    • Induction Loop
    • Accessible Ticket Machines
    • Ramp For Train Access
    • Accessible Taxis
    • Accessible Public Telephones
    • Nearest Stations With More Facilities
    • National Key Toilets
    • Step Free Access
    • Ticket Gates
    • Impaired Mobility Set Down
    • Wheelchairs Available
    • Assisted Travel
  • Parking information
    • Cycle Storage
    • CarPark
    • Rail Replacement Services
    • Onward Travel
    • Cycle Hire
  • Passenger services
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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.

 

  • 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?

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