Built by the Oswestry & Newtown Railway, the original station opened on 14 August 1860.
The station building is extant and has been converted into a shop and café; all other remains of this station and the site of the railway were obliterated by the construction of the new A483 road.
The Old Station Welshpool is situated in the Powys region of Mid Wales, this magnificent Grade 11 listed building is home to EWM Menswear and Ladieswear, Ponden Home, Gifts as well as the Old Station Restaurant.