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How to get fromReading to Colwyn Bayby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Chester

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
    4h 53m
    £97–148

  2. Drive  208.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Colwyn Baycar car 208.6 mi
    4h 1m
    £52–75

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain 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
    5h 45m
    £103–348

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Colwyn Baytrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    5h 20m
    £92–162

  5. Train via Worcester

    1. Take the train from Reading to Worcester Foregate Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain train
    3. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain train
    7h 11m
    £90–190

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain 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
    5h 42m
    £128–276

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain train
    7h 47m
    £138–551

Reading to Colwyn Bay by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Colwyn Bay via Stafford and Chester in around 4h 53m.

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