There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 26m£43–74Drive 81.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Baycar 81.5 mi
2h 6m£20–29Bus
- Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
5h 1mBus via Broad Street
- Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
5h 40m
Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from North Parade and arriving at Central Hotel via Bangor Bus Station Stand E and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Colwyn Bay is 164 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.
Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, Lloyd's Coaches operates a bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand B every 2 hours, and the journey takes 3h 54m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bangor Bus Station Stand B.
Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay is 82 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Aberystwyth to Colwyn Bay.
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