The average train between Betws-y-Coed and Cardiff takes 7h and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Betws-y-Coed to Cardiff. 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 Betws-y-Coed and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Betws-y-Coed is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Betws-y-Coed to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Betws-y-Coed station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Betws-y-Coed to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandudno Junction station.
Betws-y-Coed to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Betws-y-Coed to Cardiff train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Betws-y-Coed and Cardiff is 184.1 km. The road distance is 332 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Llandudno Junction to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m.