The average train between Blackpool and Colwyn Bay takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Blackpool to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Blackpool to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Blackpool and Colwyn Bay is 73.2 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Colwyn Bay via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 12m.