The average train between Windermere and Colwyn Bay takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Windermere and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Windermere to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere 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 and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Windermere and Colwyn Bay is 132.1 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Colwyn Bay via Preston and Liverpool Lime Street in around 5h 8m.