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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

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    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Baytrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 54m
    £93–168

  2. Drive 148 mi

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    1. Drive from Swansea to Colwyn Baycar car 148 mi
    3h 48m
    £37–53

  3. Bus

    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 9m

  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 45m
    £79–141

Swansea to Colwyn Bay by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Colwyn Bay via Cardiff Central in around 5h 54m. 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 9m.

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