There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Colwyn Baytrain
3h 58m£72–223Drive 146 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Colwyn Baycar 146 mi
2h 51m£36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
6h 15m£52–122Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Colwyn Baytrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 22m£75–188
Cheltenham to Colwyn Bay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Colwyn Bay is 159 miles. The road distance is 146.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 58m and costs £70 - £230.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Cheltenham to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Colwyn Bay is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Cheltenham to Colwyn Bay.
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What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Colwyn Bay, Wales?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Colwyn Bay via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 3h 58m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £29–45
- 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–50
- 1st Class
- £45–70
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £19–27
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £50–80
Train from Crewe to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–85
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £23–35
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Chester to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £15–21
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £45–70
Train from Birmingham New Street to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £45–65
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £90–130
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £20–29
Train from Crewe to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £24–35
Train from Chester to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–23
Train from Birmingham New Street to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–70
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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