The cheapest and fastest trains from Colwyn Bay to Widnes
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colwyn Bay to Widnes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colwyn Bay to Widnes will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 1 trains that leave Colwyn Bay for Widnes every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Colwyn Bay to Widnes train times
The table below shows live departures for Colwyn Bay to Widnes trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:43 Colwyn Bay | 2h00 | 05:43 Widnes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Colwyn Bay to Widnes
Trains from Colwyn Bay to Widnes run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:48, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 01:48 |
Last train 21:06 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Colwyn Bay to Widnes trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Colwyn Bay and Widnes from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Colwyn Bay to Widnes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colwyn Bay to Widnes 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 Widnes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Colwyn Bay and Widnes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:15 Saturday 06:15 - 18:20 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30 Ticket collection times are: Mon-Fri 0600-1900, Sat 0600-1900, Sun 1100-1800
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- Subway
- Venue @ the Clock House
- Porters Coffee Shop
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Colbourn Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: On each platform.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: At the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station car park
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:00 - 14:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Step free access to Liverpool platform from station front. Separate ramp access from road bridge to Manchester platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: None. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Birchfield Road - at the service bus stop adjacent to the cemetery wall for services towards Warrington and in the layby at the entrance to Victoria Park for services towards Liverpool.
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