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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Betws-y-Coed takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple 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.

11h 36m
Duration
336 mi
Distance
£159
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Barnstaple to Betws-y-Coed train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Barnstaple and Betws-y-Coed. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Betws-y-Coed at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales15h 11m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 17m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 17m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales12h 8m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales15h 10m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 17m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 17m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales12h 8m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales15h 10m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 17m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 17m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales12h 8m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales15h 10m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales13h 45m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 17m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 17m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales17h 21m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 7m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales12h 4m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales16h 16m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 17m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 17m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales12h 8m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales15h 10m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 17m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 17m • 5 changes

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Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Betws-y-Coed.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 335.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 36m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Betws-y-Coed, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Betws-y-Coed via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Chester, and Llandudno Junction in around 8h 40m.

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