There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Old Colwyn by car ferry, taxi, ferry, or train
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Car ferry, taxi
best- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Take the taxi from Holyhead to Old Colwyn
4h 12m£118–158Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
- Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn BayHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
5h 12m£48–60Ferry, train via Church Walks
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
- Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn BayHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
5h 27m£70–101Car ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn BayHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
5h 36m£49–104
Dublin to Old Colwyn by ferry, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Old Colwyn is to ferry and train which costs £45 - £65 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Old Colwyn is to car ferry and taxi which takes 4h 12m and costs £110 - £160.
The distance between Dublin and Old Colwyn is 110 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin to Old Colwyn without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 4h 12m and costs £110 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Dublin to Old Colwyn, including transfers.
There are 1756+ hotels available in Old Colwyn.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Old Colwyn, Wales?
There is no direct connection from Dublin to Old Colwyn. However, you can take the car ferry to Holyhead then take the taxi to Old Colwyn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Colwyn Bay via Holyhead and Holyhead in around 5h 12m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Holyhead to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Holyhead to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–19
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £165–175
- On Foot
- £35–45
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £36–85
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- £36
- Passenger Car
- £140–190
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- £90–120
Cybi Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1407 761 010
Alpha Cars
- Phone
- +44 1407 765 000
AAA Taxis Holyhead
- Phone
- +44 1407 761 000
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