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Where to stay
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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. Colwyn Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
£29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Colwyn Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
£29
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 domestic flight to Colwyn Bay departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Colwyn Bay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Colwyn Bay to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Colwyn Bay is called Colwyn Bay, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colwyn Bay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Colwyn Bay takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 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 domestic flight to Colwyn Bay departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Colwyn Bay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Colwyn Bay to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Colwyn Bay is called Colwyn Bay, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colwyn Bay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Colwyn Bay takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Colwyn Bay

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Colwyn Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Colwyn Bay

Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Colwyn Bay

Most booked hotels in Colwyn Bay

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Bryn Woodlands House
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Llandudno Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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St George's Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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The Northwood
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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West Point Hotel Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Travelodge Llandudno
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Colwyn Bay

Hiring a car in Colwyn Bay costs £44 per day, on average, or £88 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Colwyn Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Colwyn Bay, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Colwyn Bay costs £44 per day, on average, or £88 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Colwyn Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Colwyn Bay, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

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