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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Colwyn Bay is to car ferry and bus and train which costs £60 - £90 and takes 14h 3m.

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 33m and costs £55 - £170.

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 41m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Belfast to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 555+ 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, bus, or car

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)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain
4h 57m
£52–197
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain
5h 37m
£51–197
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Baytrain
8h 41m
£83–126
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Colwyn Baytrain
14h 3m
£61–89
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Colwyn Baycar
7h 28m
£96–147
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain
5h 18m
£59–150
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain
4h 33m
£59–170
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Colwyn Baytrain
6h 31m
£87–237
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Colwyn Baytrain
7h 1m
£77–162
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)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
7h 32m
£68–266
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Baytrain
8h 45m
£63–91

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

26Weekly Services

8h 41mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Colwyn Bay.

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Distance: 263.4 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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 Great Central to Colwyn Bay via Dublin Connolly, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 8h 41m.

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