What is the cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay?

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at St Paul`s Church via Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 6, Lenten Pool and Glan Clwyd Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay?

The distance between Welshpool and Colwyn Bay is 102 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Colwyn Bay bus from?

Welshpool to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Post Office station.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Colwyn Bay train from?

Welshpool to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus and line 13 bus, which costs and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Welshpool to Colwyn Bay bus arrive?

Welshpool to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Welshpool to Colwyn Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Colwyn Bay is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Welshpool to Colwyn Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 2005+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.

Welshpool to Colwyn Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 2 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
2h 57m
£37–68
Drive 71.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welshpool to Colwyn Baycar 71.6 mi
1h 25m
£18–26
Bus, line 2 bus, line 13 bus
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus x76
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 6 to Lenten Poolbus T51
4. Take the bus from Lenten Pool to Glan Clwyd Hospitalbus T51
5. Take the bus from Glan Clwyd Hospital to St Paul`s Churchbus 13
5h 48m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 21m
£34–64
Bus, train via Royal Oak Hotel
1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Hotel to Bus Stationbus X75
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 29m

Welshpool to Colwyn Bay by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101.8 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Bay hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to St Paul`s Church via Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 6, Lenten Pool, and Glan Clwyd Hospital in around 5h 48m.

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