The average train between Aberystwyth and Betws-y-Coed takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Betws-y-Coed. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Aberystwyth and Betws-y-Coed. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Betws-y-Coed at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Betws-y-Coed. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Betws-y-Coed station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Aberystwyth to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Betws-y-Coed train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Betws-y-Coed is 77.5 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Betws-y-Coed via Shrewsbury and Llandudno Junction in around 6h.