The average train between Inverness and Colwyn Bay takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. 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 every 3 hours between Inverness and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Stirling and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Inverness 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.
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 Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
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 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Colwyn Bay is 466.3 km. The road distance is 732 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Colwyn Bay via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 9h 5m.