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Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £18.50, with average prices for this route around £18.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
17:28 4h 26m, Changes required Colwyn Bay	21:54 Cardiff Bay	Find Tickets
18:29 5h 7m, Changes required Colwyn Bay	23:36 Cardiff Bay	Find Tickets
20:59 9h 37m, Changes required Colwyn Bay	06:36 +1 Cardiff Bay	Find Tickets
22:11 10h 13m, Changes required Colwyn Bay	08:24 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay Train Route Details

First train

05:20

Last train

22:11

Departure station

Colwyn Bay

Arrival station

Cardiff Bay

Journey time

4h 3m

Distance

207 km

Price

£18.50*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay Train prices and times

Colwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay Train Route Details