Betws-y-Coed to Chester by train

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Overview: trains from Betws-y-Coed to Chester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Betws-y-Coed to Chester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:50 View journey
Last train 21:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 63
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey £27.21 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 42m
Train operators 5

Travelling from Betws-y-Coed to Chester by train

Considering a train trip from Betws-y-Coed to Chester? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Betws-y-Coed and Chester

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: £27.21

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

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  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

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  • Select a non-flexible fare

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Betws-y-Coed to Chester departure timetable

On this route, 16 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Betws-y-Coed at 06:50 and the last leaving at 21:00 during the week.

For weekend travel to Chester, the earliest departure is at 06:50 and the last one is at 20:52. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 14 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Betws-y-Coed to Chester

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 26 minutes, crossing a total distance of 63 kilometres.

When do tickets between Betws-y-Coed and Chester go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Betws-y-Coed and Chester 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Betws-y-Coed to Chester by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Chester.

FAQs about the train journey from Betws-y-Coed to Chester

Want to know more about your journey from Betws-y-Coed to Chester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Betws-y-Coed to Chester covers a distance of 63 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.