The average train between Cardiff and Betws takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Betws. 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 5 times a day between Cardiff and Betws. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Betws at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Betws. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Betws station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Cardiff to Betws train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Betws train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ammanford station.
Book your Cardiff to Betws train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Betws is 65.2 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ammanford via Swansea in around 2h 38m.