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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Colwyn Bay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay in September
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Colwyn Bay in September
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 36 miles from Colwyn Bay. The shortest flight to Colwyn Bay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Colwyn Bay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Colwyn Bay to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Colwyn Bay is called Colwyn Bay, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Colwyn Bay is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 196 miles from Colwyn Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colwyn Bay, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Colwyn Bay takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although Colwyn Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 36 miles from Colwyn Bay. The shortest flight to Colwyn Bay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Colwyn Bay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Colwyn Bay to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Colwyn Bay is called Colwyn Bay, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Colwyn Bay is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 196 miles from Colwyn Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colwyn Bay, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Colwyn Bay takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Colwyn Bay

Airlines serving Colwyn Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Colwyn Bay

Most booked hotels in Colwyn Bay

Bryn Woodlands House
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 195 reviews)
$102+
St George's Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3167 reviews)
$159+
Llandudno Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2356 reviews)
$101+
Imperial Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2261 reviews)
$146+
Whitehall Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 414 reviews)
$114+
The Northwood
4 stars
Good (7.9, 413 reviews)
$77+

Renting a car in Colwyn Bay

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Colwyn Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Colwyn Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08.