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How to get fromBelfast to Colwyn Bayby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Colwyn Bay by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 3m
    £72–172

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 51m
    £51–267

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 36m
    £52–95

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Colwyn Baycar car
    7h 20m
    £96–328

  5. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 8m
    £59–155

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 33m
    £64–162

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain train
    4h 33m
    £62–160

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
    6h 18m
    £84–236

  9. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
    6h 43m
    £76–191

Belfast to Colwyn Bay by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 263.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Colwyn Bay. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Colwyn Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Colwyn Bay via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 8h 36m.

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