There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Betws by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ammanfordtrain
6h 19m£56–117Drive 179.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Preston to Betwscar 179.3 mi
3h 46m£44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cross Hands Librarybus 112
9h 47m£56–132Train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 57m£109–195
Preston to Betws by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Betws is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Betws is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Betws station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4 via Birmingham Coach Station and Cross Hands Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Betws. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Ammanford via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Preston and Betws is 181 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Betws without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 6h 19m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Preston to Betws, including transfers.
Preston to Betws bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Betws train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Betws is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 6h 19m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Betws, Carmarthenshire, Wales?
You can take a train from Preston to Ammanford via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4 via Birmingham Coach Station and Cross Hands Library in around 9h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Ammanford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £95–170
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cross Hands Library
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Betws bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Preston to Betws train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Betws is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Preston to Betws.
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