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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 8m
    £100–162

  2. Bus, train via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Shotton to Colwyn Baytrain train
    7h 11m
    £32–51

  3. Drive  208.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Colwyn Baycar car 208.8 mi
    3h 38m
    £52–75

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

    1. Take the train from Cambridge 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 53m
    £130–327

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain train
    6h 27m
    £99–168

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus bus T1
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 44m

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain train
    7h 16m
    £77–186

  8. Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain train
    7h 45m
    £86–218

  9. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 3m
    £77–218

Cambridge to Colwyn Bay by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Colwyn Bay via King's Cross, London Euston, and Chester in around 5h 8m.

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