The average train between Preston and Betws takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Betws. 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 5 times a day between Preston and Betws. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Betws at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Betws. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Betws station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Preston to Betws train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Betws train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ammanford station.
Book your Preston to Betws train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and Betws is 235.8 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Ammanford via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 6h 25m.