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How to get fromAberystwyth to Betws-y-Coedby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Betws-y-Coed by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Post Officebus bus S1
    4h 50m

  2. Bus via North Parade

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Post Officebus bus S1
    5h 31m
    £13–18

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Minfforddtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minffordd Ffestiniog station to Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand Cbus bus T22
    4. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Betws-y-Coedtrain train
    5h 53m
    £24–40

  4. Drive  64.8 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Betws-y-Coedcar car 64.8 mi
    1h 38m
    £16–24

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandudno Junctiontrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    6h 2m
    £61–101

Aberystwyth to Betws-y-Coed by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Betws-y-Coed, Wales?

You can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Post Office via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Betws-y-Coed via Shrewsbury and Llandudno Junction in around 6h 2m.

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