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Exeter to Colwyn Bay trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Colwyn Bay takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

5h 43m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
£133
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
5h 18m
£108–186

Exeter to Colwyn Bay train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 41m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 34m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 15m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 24m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 16m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 16m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 9m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Colwyn Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Colwyn Bay via Birmingham New Street, Crewe, and Chester in around 5h 18m.

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