The average train between Kilmarnock and Colwyn Bay takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 2 hours between Kilmarnock and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Kilmarnock to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Kilmarnock to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Colwyn Bay is 262.4 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Colwyn Bay via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 8m.