There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Betws-y-Coed by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Llandudno Junctiontrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 49m£88–150Drive 166 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to Betws-y-Coedcar 166 mi
3h 24m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
9h 57mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
9h 5m
Swindon to Betws-y-Coed by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Betws-y-Coed is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Betws-y-Coed is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Betws-y-Coed. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Mount Garmon View via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Betws-y-Coed. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Betws-y-Coed via Newport (S Wales) and Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Swindon and Betws-y-Coed is 252 miles. The road distance is 167 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Betws-y-Coed without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Swindon to Betws-y-Coed, including transfers.
Swindon to Betws-y-Coed bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.
Swindon to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Betws-y-Coed is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 57m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Betws-y-Coed, Wales?
You can take a train from Swindon to Betws-y-Coed via Newport (S Wales) and Llandudno Junction in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Mount Garmon View via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 9h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01745 730700
- [email protected]
- Website
- M & H Coaches
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- M & H Coaches
Bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- M & H Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Betws-y-Coed bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.
Swindon to Betws-y-Coed train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Betws-y-Coed is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Swindon to Betws-y-Coed.
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