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Outbound fromBetws-y-Coed to Shrewsbury by train
It takes an average of 3h 56m to travel from Betws-y-Coed to Shrewsbury by train, over a distance of around 51 miles (82 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Betws-y-Coed to Shrewsbury and tickets for this journey start from £23 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:54 | |
| Departure station | Betws-y-Coed | |
| Arrival station | Shrewsbury | |
| Journey time | From 2h 25m | |
| Distance | 51 miles (82 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23 | |
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Travelling from Betws-y-Coed to Shrewsbury by train
Looking to travel from Betws-y-Coed to Shrewsbury by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 56 minutes to travel from Betws-y-Coed to Shrewsbury by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 25 minutes though. You'll usually find 6 trains per day running along the 51 miles (82 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Shrewsbury, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales to get to Shrewsbury – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Betws-y-Coed to Shrewsbury in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £23.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Betws-y-Coed to Shrewsbury
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Betws-y-Coed to Shrewsbury is right for you.
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