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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barmouth to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barmouth to Minfforddtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Minffordd Ffestiniog station to Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand Cbus bus T22
    3. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    4h
    £18–30

  2. Bus, line 5 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jubilee Road to The Australiabus bus G23
    2. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus bus 5
    4h 51m
    £9–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jubilee Road to The Australiabus bus G23
    2. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    4h 14m
    £14–24

  4. Drive  52.9 mi

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

  5. 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 44m
    £57–94

Barmouth to Colwyn Bay by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Jubilee Road to Colwyn Bay via Porthmadog Park A, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, and Bangor (Gwynedd) in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barmouth to Colwyn Bay via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 5h 44m.

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