The average train between Preston and Betws-y-Coed takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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 Preston and Betws-y-Coed. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Betws-y-Coed at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Betws-y-Coed. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Betws-y-Coed station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Preston to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Betws-y-Coed station.
Book your Preston to Betws-y-Coed train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Preston and Betws-y-Coed is 104.2 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Betws-y-Coed via Warrington Bank Quay and Llandudno Junction in around 4h 6m.