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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Oxenholme Lake District and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Windermere to Colwyn Bay?

The distance between Windermere and Colwyn Bay is 136 miles. The road distance is 138.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Windermere to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

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

Windermere to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Where does the Windermere to Colwyn Bay train arrive?

Windermere to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Colwyn Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Colwyn Bay is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Windermere to Colwyn Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 738+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.

Windermere to Colwyn Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 555 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Colwyn Bay by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Colwyn Baytrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
3h 51m
£49–87
Drive 137.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Colwyn Baycar 137.4 mi
2h 23m
£35–50
Line 555 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Blackhall Roadbus 555 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Stationbus 41A / ...
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
5. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
4h 44m
£48–95
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Windermere to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Colwyn Baytrain
5h 8m
£57–105

Windermere to Colwyn Bay by train

114Weekly Trains

3h 51mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Windermere to Colwyn Bay.

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Distance: 135.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Colwyn Bay via Oxenholme Lake District and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 51m.

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