The average train between Colwyn Bay and Edinburgh takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Colwyn Bay to Edinburgh. 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 4 hours between Colwyn Bay and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Colwyn Bay to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Colwyn Bay to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Edinburgh is 297.4 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Edinburgh Waverley via Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 17m.