There are 3 ways to get from Barmouth to Colwyn Bay by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Jubilee Road to The Australiabus G23
- Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus 1
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Colwyn Baytrain
3h 49mDrive 52.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barmouth to Colwyn Baycar 52.9 mi
1h 26m£14–19Train
- Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain
5h 44m£55–93
Barmouth to Colwyn Bay by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barmouth to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Barmouth to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £19.
No, there is no direct train from Barmouth to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Barmouth and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Barmouth and Colwyn Bay is 69 miles. The road distance is 53.2 miles.
The best way to get from Barmouth to Colwyn Bay without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Barmouth to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.
Barmouth to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barmouth station.
Barmouth to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barmouth to Colwyn Bay is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Barmouth to Colwyn Bay.
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What companies run services between Barmouth, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?
You can take a train from Barmouth to Colwyn Bay via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Jubilee Road to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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