With a population of 3,890, Conwy is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Conwy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias (The Promenade) and The Tal Y Cafn (Tal Y Cafn Terrace) are great picks.
Although Conwy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 41 miles from Conwy. The shortest flight to Conwy from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 16m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Conwy, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Conwy 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. Located 1.7 miles from the city center, Conwy Glan Conwy, Gwynedd is the busiest station in Conwy. Another popular train station is Conwy Tal Y Cafn, Gwynedd, located 4 miles from the center.
Another option to get to Conwy is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 199 miles from Conwy. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Conwy, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Conwy takes 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 67 miles.
Average rates range from around $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $157 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Conwy (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. The most frequently booked car type in Conwy is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.