The average train between Reading and Betws-y-Coed takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 Reading and Betws-y-Coed. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Betws-y-Coed at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Betws-y-Coed. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Betws-y-Coed station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Reading to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.
Book your Reading to Betws-y-Coed train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Reading and Betws-y-Coed is 264.9 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Betws-y-Coed via Stafford and Llandudno Junction in around 6h 24m.