The average train between Burton upon Trent and Colwyn Bay takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burton upon Trent is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Burton upon Trent station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Burton upon Trent to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Tamworth station.
Burton upon Trent to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Burton upon Trent to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burton upon Trent and Colwyn Bay is 149.5 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Colwyn Bay via Tamworth and Crewe in around 3h 35m.