What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Old Colwyn?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Old Colwyn is to bus and line 5 bus which costs £9 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Old Colwyn?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Old Colwyn is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Old Colwyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Old Colwyn. However, there are services departing from Summer Hill and arriving at Church Walks via Bangor Bus Station Stand E and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Old Colwyn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Holyhead and arriving at Colwyn Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Holyhead to Old Colwyn?

The distance between Holyhead and Old Colwyn is 44 miles. The road distance is 45.5 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Old Colwyn without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Old Colwyn without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £12 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Old Colwyn?

The train from Holyhead to Colwyn Bay takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Old Colwyn bus from?

Holyhead to Old Colwyn bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Summer Hill station.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Old Colwyn train from?

Holyhead to Old Colwyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Old Colwyn?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Old Colwyn is to train which takes 1h and costs £12 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 5 bus, which costs £9 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Holyhead to Old Colwyn bus arrive?

Holyhead to Old Colwyn bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bangor Bus Station Stand A.

Where does the Holyhead to Old Colwyn train arrive?

Holyhead to Old Colwyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Old Colwyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Old Colwyn is 45 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Holyhead to Old Colwyn.

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead to Old Colwyn?

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Where can I stay near Old Colwyn?

There are 1709+ hotels available in Old Colwyn.

Holyhead to Old Colwyn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 5 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Old Colwyn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Baytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
1h
£12–20
Bus, line 5 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Summer Hill to Bangor Bus Station Stand Abus 545
2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus 5
2h 57m
£9
Drive 45.2 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Old Colwyncar 45.2 mi
48 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Holyhead to Old Colwyntaxi 45.2 mi
48 min
£95–120

Holyhead to Old Colwyn by train

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Distance: 43.9 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Old Colwyn, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Colwyn Bay hourly. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 1h. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Summer Hill to Church Walks via Bangor Bus Station Stand A, Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Broad Street, and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U in around 2h 57m.

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