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Outbound fromRugby to Colwyn Bay by train
It takes an average of 3h 49m to travel from Rugby to Colwyn Bay by train, over a distance of around 121 miles (195 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Rugby to Colwyn Bay and tickets for this journey start from £43.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:09 | |
| Departure station | Rugby | |
| Arrival station | Colwyn Bay | |
| Journey time | From 2h 33m | |
| Distance | 121 miles (195 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £43.20 | |
| Train operators | East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Rugby to Colwyn Bay in 2 hours 33 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Rugby to Colwyn Bay? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 49 minutes to travel the 121 miles (195 km) from Rugby to Colwyn Bay by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Colwyn Bay. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Rugby to Colwyn Bay in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £43.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Colwyn Bay by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Rugby to Colwyn Bay
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