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How to get fromExeter to Colwyn Bayby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Colwyn Bay by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 41m
    £129–216

  2. Drive 242.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Colwyn Baycar car 242.9 mi
    4h 51m
    £59–85

  3. Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 16m
    £112–218

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Baytrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    7h 15m
    £132–236

  5. Fly Exeter to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EXT - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 31m
    £103–211

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 16m
    £154–324

Exeter to Colwyn Bay by train

Calendar67Weekly Trains
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Colwyn Bay via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 5h 41m.

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