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How to get fromBrighton to Colwyn Bayby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Colwyn Baytrain train London Euston - Holyhead
    5h 27m
    £105–150

  2. Bus, train via Chester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    4. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 59m
    £47–84

  3. Drive  281.5 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Colwyn Baycar car 281.5 mi
    4h 59m
    £70–101

  4. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain train
    7h 25m
    £93–200

  5. Train via Chester

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 37m
    £103–147

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain train
    9h 25m
    £67–127

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain train
    6h 58m
    £128–336

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain train
    7h 7m
    £130–280

Brighton to Colwyn Bay by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Brighton to Colwyn Bay via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 5h 27m.

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