Welshpool live departures
Next trains leaving Welshpool (WLP), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Welshpool live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeWLP
- CountryWales
- Coordinates52.6570, -3.1413
- Nearest stationNewtown (Powys) (19.8 km)
- Passengers 2024-25176,730
- GB rank1,463rd busiest
- Managed byTfW Rail
About this board
Welshpool is a National Rail station in Wales, listed under the code WLP. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Welshpool handled 176,730 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,463rd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Shrewsbury (78,638 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Welshpool usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Welshpool
Welshpool station FAQs
What is the station code for Welshpool?
The three-letter CRS code for Welshpool is WLP. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Welshpool departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Welshpool itself.
How busy is Welshpool station?
Welshpool recorded 176,730 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,463rd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Shrewsbury.
Which stations are closest to Welshpool?
The nearest station is Newtown (Powys), about 19.8 km away in a straight line. Caersws (25.2 km) and Church Stretton (26.5 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.