The average train between York and Colwyn Bay takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
York to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your York to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Colwyn Bay is 189.3 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from York to Colwyn Bay via Newton-le-Willows in around 3h 45m.