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Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth and Colwyn Bay takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 24m
£56–88

Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Aberystwyth and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 18m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 49m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury in around 4h 24m.

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