The average train between Betws-y-Coed and Edinburgh takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Betws-y-Coed to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Llandudno Junction and take an average of 7h 15m. 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Betws-y-Coed station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Betws-y-Coed to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandudno Junction station.
Betws-y-Coed to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Betws-y-Coed to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Betws-y-Coed and Edinburgh is 320.5 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Betws-y-Coed to Edinburgh Waverley via Llandudno Junction and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 35m.