There are 6 ways to get from Exeter 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 via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Colwyn Baytrain
5h 45m£47–249Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
8h 43m£34–88Drive 242.9 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Colwyn Baycar 242.9 mi
4h 51m£58–84Fly from Exeter, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain
5h 10m£93–309Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Baytrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 14m£101–190Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain
8h 8m£103–258
Exeter to Colwyn Bay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Colwyn Bay is to bus and train which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Exeter and Colwyn Bay is 280 miles. The road distance is 244.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 45m and costs £45 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Exeter to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.
Exeter to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Colwyn Bay is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Exeter to Colwyn Bay.
Book your Exeter to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with Omio.
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 45m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–140
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–140
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–14
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1810+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.