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How to get fromSunderland to Colwyn Bayby bus, train, car or plane

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

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  1. Line 20 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand Dbus20 / ...
    2. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Colwyn Baytrain
    6h 32m
    £62–188

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester Airport The Stationbus172
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn BaytrainManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
    7h 6m
    £37–90

  3. Drive 202.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Colwyn Baycar202.1 mi
    3h 36m
    £51–74

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeNCL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
    7h 44m
    £79–177

  5. Bus, train via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
    4. Take the train from Shotton to Colwyn Baytrain
    8h 41m
    £37–65

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeNCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain
    7h 57m
    £78–204

Sunderland to Colwyn Bay by bus and train

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Colwyn Bay. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Bus Station Stand D, walk to Durham, take the train to Newton-le-Willows, then take the train to Colwyn Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Colwyn Bay via Manchester Airport The Station and Manchester Airport in around 7h 6m.

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