Preston to Colwyn Bay Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Colwyn Bay takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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.

2h 12m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £34
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain

2h 14m

£27–47

Preston to Colwyn Bay train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:00 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 6m • 2 changes
2:19 PM → 4:36 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 5:07 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 5:36 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:32 AM → 7:43 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 12:43 PM
1h 46m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 1:51 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
1:02 PM → 2:53 PM
1h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.