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How to get fromSwansea to Colwyn Bayby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Colwyn Baytrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 37m
    £80–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    10h 5m
    £23–33

  3. Drive  147.9 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Colwyn Baycar car 147.9 mi
    3h 48m
    £37–53

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    6h 46m
    £70–111

Swansea to Colwyn Bay by train

Calendar51Weekly Trains
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Colwyn Bay via Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Central Hotel via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Broad Street, and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U in around 10h 5m.

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