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Flintshire Museum Service
Small local museum focused on Flint’s social and industrial past, with displays on town life, crafts and community heritage.
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Trains from Colwyn Bay to Flint run on average 5 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 30m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 0:44 |
Last train 23:18 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Small local museum focused on Flint’s social and industrial past, with displays on town life, crafts and community heritage.
Heritage venue in Greenfield with exhibitions on local industry, religion and daily life, set within a larger historic park near Flint.
Working mill museum and visitor site showing traditional flour milling and the area’s industrial story. A rewarding trip close to Flint.
Waterside path and open green space beside the Dee, popular for walks, views and easy access to Flint Castle.
Coastal path section with estuary views, birdlife and a peaceful walking route linking Flint with the wider Wales Coast Path network.
Large country park nearby with woodland paths, reservoirs and broad views. Popular for walking, picnics and a break from the town centre.
Traditional Welsh cakes are griddled fruit-studded cakes, eaten warm with butter or sugar. A classic teatime treat across North Wales.
Bara brith is a rich Welsh tea loaf packed with dried fruit and spice, traditionally served sliced with butter.
Cawl is a traditional Welsh broth of lamb or beef with potatoes, leeks and root vegetables, long valued as a hearty farmhouse meal.
Established Flint restaurant serving Turkish and Mediterranean dishes, grilled meats and meze in a modern setting.
Indian restaurant known locally for classic curries, tandoori dishes and a comfortable dine-in atmosphere.
Traditional pub in Flint serving hearty British meals and drinks in a relaxed local setting.
Moderate for the UK. Meals and cafés are fairly priced, while accommodation and rail travel can raise overall visitor costs compared with similar small towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. In cafés, tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colwyn Bay to Flint by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Flint, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Colwyn Bay to Flint trains use the Colwyn Bay to Flint station pair. Use this guide to compare Colwyn Bay and Flint train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Colwyn Bay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: Costa Coffee, Subway, Venue @ the Clock House, Porters Coffee Shop
Wi-Fi is available at Colwyn Bay.
Ticket office support is available at Colwyn Bay. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Colwyn Bay: Parking, WC.
Available at Colwyn Bay: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colwyn Bay: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available from the station car park and a footbridge with lifts connects both platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is available during ticket office opening hours. The ticket machine takes cash, debit and credit cards. The ticket machine is next to the booking office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:14 Saturday 06:30 - 21:14 Sunday 10:30 - 18:30 Outside of these hours, assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Nearby hotels include Colbourn Hotel.
Flint has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Flint.
Wi-Fi is available at Flint.
Ticket office support is available at Flint. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flint: Parking.
Available at Flint: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flint: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1/B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails from Corporation Street. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) via a ramp from the station car park. A footbridge with steps connects both platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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