The average train between Colwyn Bay and Preston takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Colwyn Bay to Preston. 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 hourly between Colwyn Bay and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Preston. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay station and arriving at Preston station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Colwyn Bay to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Colwyn Bay to Preston train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Preston is 85.3 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Preston via Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 6m.