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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Llandudno Junctiontrain train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
    6h 23m
    £89–139

  2. Drive  197.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Betws-y-Coedcar car 197.7 mi
    4h 2m
    £50–72

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Carmarthentrain train London Paddington - Carmarthen / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus bus Taith
    11h 6m

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    7h 1m
    £88–156

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus bus X40
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    11h 11m

Reading to Betws-y-Coed by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Betws-y-Coed via Stafford and Llandudno Junction in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Mount Garmon View via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 11h 11m.

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