The average train between Windermere and Colwyn Bay takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere 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 Windermere and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Windermere 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 Windermere to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Windermere to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Windermere to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Windermere and Colwyn Bay is 132.1 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Colwyn Bay via Oxenholme Lake District and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 59m.