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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Moorgate station, London Euston and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Colchester to Colwyn Bay?

The distance between Colchester and Colwyn Bay is 275 miles. The road distance is 257.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £70 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Colchester to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

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

Colchester to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Where does the Colchester to Colwyn Bay train arrive?

Colchester to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Colwyn Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Colwyn Bay is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Colchester to Colwyn Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 555+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.

Colchester to Colwyn Bay - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester 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 Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
5h 7m
£73–287
Bus, train via Chester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus
4. Take the train from Shotton to Colwyn Baytrain
10h 15m
£50–109
Drive 256.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Colwyn Baycar 256.1 mi
4h 45m
£62–90
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain
6h 39m
£103–354
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Colwyn Baytrain
8h 44m
£69–235
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain
9h 10m
£104–168
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain
8h 3m
£80–168
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain
7h 57m
£75–225
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain
8h 5m
£253–810
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain
7h 19m
£117–343

Colchester to Colwyn Bay by train

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Colwyn Bay.

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Distance: 273 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Colchester to Colwyn Bay via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Chester in around 5h 7m.

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