The average train between Penzance and Colwyn Bay takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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 Penzance and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Penzance to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Penzance to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Colwyn Bay is 374.5 km. The road distance is 657 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Colwyn Bay via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, and Chester in around 8h 58m.