There are 2 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff by train or car
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Colwyn Bay to Cardiff by train
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The cheapest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £110.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colwyn Bay and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Cardiff is 189 miles. The road distance is 163.7 miles.
The best way to get from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £110.
The train from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Central takes 3h 43m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Colwyn Bay to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colwyn Bay to Cardiff is 164 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff.
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What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 43m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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