The average train between Bolton and Betws-y-Coed takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 Bolton and Betws-y-Coed. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Betws-y-Coed at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Betws-y-Coed. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Betws-y-Coed station via Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Bolton to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Bolton to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.
Book your Bolton to Betws-y-Coed train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Betws-y-Coed is 106.1 km. The road distance is 175 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junction hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 56m.