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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Colwyn Bay is to train and ferry which costs £65 - £90 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Colwyn Bay is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs £50 - £210.

How far is it from Belfast to Colwyn Bay?

The distance between Belfast and Colwyn Bay is 265 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 55m and costs £65 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Belfast to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 1845+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.

Belfast to Colwyn Bay - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Colwyn Bay by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Bay
5h 16m
£62–192
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Bay
5h 27m
£45–151
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Bay
8h 55m
£65–90
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Colwyn Bay
7h 25m
£96–262
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Bay
4h 42m
£50–201
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Bay
5h 56m
£56–157
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Colwyn Bay
6h 4m
£65–263
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Colwyn Bay
7h 7m
£89–257
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Colwyn Bay
6h 34m
£67–213
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Bay
8h 59m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Bay
9h 31m
£60–86

Belfast to Colwyn Bay by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.4 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Colwyn Bay. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Colwyn Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Colwyn Bay via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 8h 55m.

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