How much does a train ticket from Manchester to Colwyn Bay cost?

The average train ticket price from Manchester to Colwyn Bay is $29. The best way to find train tickets from Manchester to Colwyn Bay is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Manchester to Colwyn Bay?

A train trip between Manchester and Colwyn Bay is around 1h 59m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 47m. This is the time it takes to travel the 63 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Manchester and Colwyn Bay?

The number of trains from Manchester to Colwyn Bay can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Manchester to Colwyn Bay by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Manchester to Colwyn Bay?

When taking the train from Manchester to Colwyn Bay, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.

Train Manchester to Colwyn Bay from $17

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Manchester to Colwyn Bay on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:48pm	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 53m	5:41pm	Colwyn Bay	No tags
3:55pm	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 59m	5:54pm	Colwyn Bay	No tags
4:25pm	Manchester Airport	2h 16m	6:41pm	Colwyn Bay	No tags
4:48pm	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 53m	6:41pm	Colwyn Bay	No tags
5:25pm	Manchester Airport	2h 11m	7:36pm	Colwyn Bay	No tags

Train Manchester to Colwyn Bay: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$29

Average train trip duration1h 59m

Number of daily trains11

Earliest train departure7:25am

Distance61 miles (97 km)

Latest train departure11:45pm

Train Companies

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

Manchester to Colwyn Bay Train

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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Colwyn Bay was searched and found on Oct 16, 2025 with a price of $17

To 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 $17 to $78 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 $17 which is on 2025-10-16.

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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Manchester to Colwyn Bay is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Colwyn Bay, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Manchester and Colwyn Bay, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Manchester to Colwyn Bay.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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