The average train between Preston and Colwyn Bay takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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 Preston and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Preston to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Preston to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Preston and Colwyn Bay is 85.3 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Colwyn Bay via Warrington Bank Quay and Chester in around 2h 12m.