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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Colwyn Bayby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Chester

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
    4h 45m
    £95–177

  2. Bus, train via Chester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Shotton to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 21m
    £40–69

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain train
    8h 17m
    £74–164

  4. Drive 255.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Colwyn Baycar car 255.4 mi
    4h 38m
    £63–90

  5. 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
    5h 48m
    £88–203

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Colwyn Baytrain train London Euston - Holyhead
    4h 46m
    £90–159

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

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport 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 22m
    £116–359

Gatwick Airport to Colwyn Bay by train and subway

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Colwyn Bay via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Chester in around 4h 45m.

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