Train Reading to Colwyn Bay from £116 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Colwyn Bay takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

5h 13m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Chester

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Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain
Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain

4h 54m

£95–144

Reading to Colwyn Bay train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

1:15 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 7:07 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
3:15 PM → 7:55 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 9:09 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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