The average train between Cheltenham and Betws-y-Coed takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 3 times a day between Cheltenham and Betws-y-Coed. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Betws-y-Coed at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Betws-y-Coed. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Betws-y-Coed station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Cheltenham to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.
Book your Cheltenham to Betws-y-Coed train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cheltenham and Betws-y-Coed is 176.5 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Betws-y-Coed via Stafford and Llandudno Junction in around 5h 29m.