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

The cheapest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Preston is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Colwyn Bay and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Preston. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay and arriving at Preston via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Colwyn Bay to Preston?

The distance between Colwyn Bay and Preston is 86 miles. The road distance is 80.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colwyn Bay to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £28 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Colwyn Bay to Preston, including transfers.

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

Colwyn Bay to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.

Where does the Colwyn Bay to Preston train arrive?

Colwyn Bay to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Colwyn Bay to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Colwyn Bay to Preston is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Colwyn Bay to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2141+ hotels available in Preston.

Colwyn Bay to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Preston by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
2h 6m
£28–50
Drive 79.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colwyn Bay to Prestoncar 79.7 mi
1h 51m
£19–28
Train via Chester
1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
2h 23m
£22–56
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Llandudno - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
3h 7m
£28–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Llandudno - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ring Waybus 2A
4h 8m
£30–46

Colwyn Bay to Preston by train

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2h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.1 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Preston via Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 6m.

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