What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 and arriving at Central Hotel via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand E and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay?

The distance between Port Talbot and Colwyn Bay is 221 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay bus from?

Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 station.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay train from?

Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay train arrive?

Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay?

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Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 1811+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.

Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train via Shrewsbury
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 11m
£79–110
Drive 155.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Colwyn Baycar 155.6 mi
3h 52m
£39–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
9h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Baytrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 21m
£62–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Colwyn Baytrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 21m
£70–109

Port Talbot to Colwyn Bay by train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Central Hotel via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Broad Street, and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U in around 9h 20m.

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