There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Betws-y-Coed by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
- Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Betws-y-Coedtrain Llandudno Junction - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
3h 25m£34–53Drive 84.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Betws-y-Coedcar 84.7 mi
1h 50m£21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Coop Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus Mc1
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
6h 2m
Manchester to Betws-y-Coed by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Betws-y-Coed is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Betws-y-Coed is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Betws-y-Coed. However, there are services departing from Coop Live and arriving at Mount Garmon View via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Betws-y-Coed. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Betws-y-Coed via Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Manchester and Betws-y-Coed is 99 miles. The road distance is 85.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Betws-y-Coed without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Manchester to Betws-y-Coed, including transfers.
Manchester to Betws-y-Coed bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coop Live station.
Manchester to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Betws-y-Coed is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Betws-y-Coed, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Betws-y-Coed via Llandudno Junction in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coop Live to Mount Garmon View via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llandudno Junction to Betws-y-Coed
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coop Live to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Betws-y-Coed bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Manchester to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Betws-y-Coed is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Manchester to Betws-y-Coed.
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