The average train between Machynlleth and Betws-y-Coed takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Machynlleth 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 Machynlleth and Betws-y-Coed. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Machynlleth is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Betws-y-Coed at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Betws-y-Coed. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth station and arriving at Betws-y-Coed station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Machynlleth to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Machynlleth to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.
Book your Machynlleth to Betws-y-Coed train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Machynlleth and Betws-y-Coed is 55.8 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Betws-y-Coed via Shrewsbury and Llandudno Junction in around 5h 22m.