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 April
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Colwyn Bay in April
Estimated hotel price
$77
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 16m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Colwyn Bay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m 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 Liverpool, the bus ride to Colwyn Bay takes 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 67 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 16m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Colwyn Bay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m 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 Liverpool, the bus ride to Colwyn Bay takes 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 67 miles.

Airports near Colwyn Bay

Airlines serving Colwyn Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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, 203 reviews)
$93+
St George's Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3209 reviews)
$143+
Llandudno Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2282 reviews)
$107+
The Northwood
4 stars
Good (7.9, 406 reviews)
$75+
West Point Hotel Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Good (7.8, 419 reviews)
$103+
Imperial Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, 2 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in Colwyn Bay

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Colwyn Bay, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Colwyn Bay, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.