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Preston to Betws trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Betws takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

6h 26m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Shrewsbury

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
  3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ammanfordtrain train
6h 6m
£50–100

Preston to Betws train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Preston and Betws. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Betws at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    LumoTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    LumoTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    LumoTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    LumoTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Betws? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Betws.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Betws, Carmarthenshire, Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Ammanford via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 6h 6m.

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