What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Colwyn Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Colwyn Bay is to bus and train which costs £60 - £100 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Colwyn Bay?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Ayr to Colwyn Bay?

The distance between Ayr and Colwyn Bay is 319 miles. The road distance is 265.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Colwyn Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £35 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Colwyn Bay?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Ayr to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Colwyn Bay train from?

Ayr to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Ayr to Colwyn Bay train arrive?

Ayr to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Colwyn Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Colwyn Bay is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Ayr to Colwyn Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Colwyn Bay?

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Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 1884+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.

Ayr to Colwyn Bay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Colwyn Bay
6h 32m
£36–138
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
4. Take the train from Shotton to Colwyn Bay
9h 25m
£61–99
Drive 264.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Colwyn Bay264.2 mi
4h 42m
£66–96
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Bay
7h 23m
£92–218
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Colwyn Bay
8h 48m
£64–175
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Bay
7h 45m
£92–228
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Colwyn Bay
7h 2m
£75–275

Ayr to Colwyn Bay by train

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6h 32mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.7 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Ayr to Colwyn Bay via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 32m.

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