There are 8 ways to get from Poole 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 London
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
6h 21m£117–211Bus, train via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
- Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
9h 31m£58–96Drive 245.5 mi
- Drive from Poole to Colwyn Baycar 245.5 mi
5h 2m£62–89Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Poole 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
5h 55m£114–260Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain
8h 47m£118–200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Colwyn Baytrain
9h 41m£96–166Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain
8h 15m£126–278Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain
7h 44m£101–318
Poole to Colwyn Bay by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Colwyn Bay is to bus and train via Birmingham which costs £55 - £100 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Waterloo station, London Euston and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Poole and Colwyn Bay is 336 miles. The road distance is 246.9 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 21m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Poole to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.
Poole to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Colwyn Bay is 247 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Poole to Colwyn Bay.
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What companies run services between Poole, England and Colwyn Bay, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Colwyn Bay via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Chester in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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