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How to get fromBarmouth to Colwyn Bayby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barmouth to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 12 bus, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barmouth to Pwllhelitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Cbus bus 12
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus bus 5
    4h 51m

  2. Drive  52.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barmouth to Colwyn Baycar car 52.9 mi
    1h 26m
    £14–19

  3. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Barmouth to Minfforddtrain train
    2. Take the train from Minffordd to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    3. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    5h 16m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 45m
    £57–93

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  • Distance: 88.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Barmouth, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Barmouth to Central Hotel via Minffordd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U in around 5h 16m.

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