The average train between Aberystwyth and Colwyn Bay takes 3h 46m 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.
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 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Colwyn Bay is 100.7 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury in around 4h 25m.