Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Colwyn Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Colwyn Bay

With a population of 30,829, Colwyn Bay is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom.

When to visit Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Colwyn Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Colwyn Bay

Plane

Although Colwyn Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 58 km from Colwyn Bay. The shortest flight to Colwyn Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Colwyn Bay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $150 for a 3h 10m trip. The train station in Colwyn Bay is called Colwyn Bay, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Colwyn Bay is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 315 km from Colwyn Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colwyn Bay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Colwyn Bay takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Colwyn Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 58 km from Colwyn Bay. The shortest flight to Colwyn Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Colwyn Bay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $150 for a 3h 10m trip. The train station in Colwyn Bay is called Colwyn Bay, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Colwyn Bay is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 315 km from Colwyn Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colwyn Bay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Colwyn Bay takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Colwyn Bay

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Colwyn Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Colwyn Bay

Most booked hotels in Colwyn Bay

Llandudno Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$205+
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St George's Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$259+
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The Marine Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$157+
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The Grand Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$135+
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Hiring a car in Colwyn Bay

Expect to pay $3.03 per litre in Colwyn Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.30 and $48.40. The most frequently booked car type in Colwyn Bay is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.03 per litre in Colwyn Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.30 and $48.40. The most frequently booked car type in Colwyn Bay is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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