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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Colwyn Bay | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Colwyn Bay | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Colwyn Bay | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Colwyn Bay | No tags | ||||
| Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Colwyn Bay | No tags |
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Get from Manchester to Colwyn Bay
The journey takes about 2 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Colwyn Bay by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Colwyn Bay?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Colwyn Bay start at $36. The average price for this train route is around $47. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Manchester to Colwyn Bay?
The average train trip from Manchester to Colwyn Bay takes 2h 9m and covers 101 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 47m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Colwyn Bay route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Colwyn Bay?
The earliest train from Manchester to Colwyn Bay departs at 7:25am. The latest train departs at 11:45pm.
What is the best train operator from Manchester to Colwyn Bay?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Colwyn Bay?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Manchester to Colwyn Bay?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Colwyn Bay?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Colwyn Bay was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $25To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Colwyn Bay, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $136 for a train ticket from Manchester to Colwyn Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-08.
Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
