The Heart of Wales Line

The Heart of Wales Line is a spectacular 121 mile rural railway between Swansea and Shrewsbury via the rural uplands of Carmarthenshire, Powys and Shropshire. The seven days/week train service is operated by Transport for Wales.

Much loved by day trippers and walkers, the line also provides a vital transport link for lively rural communities and towns across Mid Wales and the Borders. The Heart of Wales Line links to major and urban routes across the UK Network via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Craven Arms, Llanelli, Swansea and Cardiff.

You can often see Red Kites in the sky when you're on the train and even in towns and villages along the route. It’s also possible to watch these amazing birds up close at special feeding sites in Wales. Find out more about the Red Kite and the work of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds by visiting their website.

The Heart of Wales Line Trail

The Heart of Wales Line Trail is a long distance, unique 141-mile trail that winds its way between stations from Craven Arms in Shropshire to Llanelli in the South, enabling walkers to use the train to start their walk or return to base at the end. 

Since Spring 2019, hundreds of walkers have explored this trail which focuses on a slow, scenic travel experience, and bringing economic benefit to businesses and communities along the line.