The average train between Nottingham and Colwyn Bay takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 hourly between Nottingham and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Nottingham to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Nottingham to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Nottingham and Colwyn Bay is 176 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Colwyn Bay via Crewe and Chester in around 3h 37m.