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

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 18m
    £108–186

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 27m
    £46–80

  3. Drive  242.9 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Colwyn Baycar car 242.9 mi
    4h 51m
    £61–87

  4. Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 17m
    £107–253

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Baytrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    7h 15m
    £109–196

  6. Fly Exeter to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EXT - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 2m
    £119–211

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 13m
    £143–319

Exeter to Colwyn Bay by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Colwyn Bay via Birmingham New Street, Crewe, and Chester in around 5h 18m.

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