The average train between Leicester and Colwyn Bay takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Leicester to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Leicester to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Colwyn Bay is 188.5 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Colwyn Bay via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Chester in around 3h 37m.