The average train between Inverness and Colwyn Bay takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 4 times a day between Inverness and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
Inverness to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Inverness to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Colwyn Bay is 466.3 km. The road distance is 737 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Colwyn Bay via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay in around 9h 6m.