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Darlington to Colwyn Bay trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Colwyn Bay takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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.

4h 15m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
  2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Colwyn Baytrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
4h 22m
£59–96

Darlington to Colwyn Bay train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 1:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 40m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 40m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 48m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington 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.

Map of how to get from Darlington to Colwyn Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 191.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Colwyn Bay via Newton-le-Willows in around 4h 22m.

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