The average train between Birmingham and Colwyn Bay takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Colwyn Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Colwyn Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Birmingham to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Birmingham to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Colwyn Bay is 152.3 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Colwyn Bay via Crewe and Chester in around 2h 35m.