Getting There and Away

Written by Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans, Sarah kelly
26/08/2025
A captivating shot of the historic Conwy Castle and bridge under a vibrant sky in Wales.
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Conwy is served by its own railway station, a convenient request stop located within a short walk of the town centre. For broader connections, the larger Llandudno Junction railway station is nearby, and local bus services provide access within the town and to surrounding areas. The primary airports for reaching Conwy are Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport.

By Train:

Trains from London Euston to Conwy can take approximately 3 hours 7 minutes, involving one change, with advance tickets available from £17.40. The average journey duration is around 4 hours 56 minutes . Conwy's station is a request stop, so passengers notify the conductor or signal from the platform for the train to halt . Llandudno Junction, a more major station, offers frequent services and is a short journey from Conwy . From Manchester Airport, a train journey typically takes between 2 hours 30 minutes and 3 hours, often requiring a change at Crewe, Chester, or Llandudno Junction . Travel from Liverpool Airport by train usually takes about 2.5 hours via Chester .

By Bus:

Extensive local bus services connect Conwy to nearby destinations such as Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, and Bangor . For example, a bus from Conwy station to Colwyn Bay takes approximately 42 minutes and costs £2-£4, while a journey to Llandudno is about 21 minutes and costs £2-£3 . The 1bws multi-operator ticket, priced at £7.00 for an adult day ticket or £30.00 for a weekly ticket, allows travel on most North Wales bus services, with contactless payment options . The fflecsi service also operates in the Conwy Valley, connecting villages like Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst, with adult single fares starting from £1.50 .

By Car:

Conwy is easily accessible via the A55 Expressway, which follows the North Wales coast . From the north or south, the M6 connects to the M56 and M53, leading directly to the A55 . Driving from Manchester Airport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes via the M56 and A55 . From Liverpool Airport, the drive is also around 1 hour 10 minutes via the A55 or M53 . Parking is available in Conwy, with both short-stay options near the visitor centre and longer-stay facilities outside the town walls .

By Air:

The main airports serving Conwy are Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) . While Anglesey Airport (VLY) is geographically closer, it offers very limited flight routes . From Manchester Airport, onward travel by road is about 1 hour 10 minutes, or a train journey can take 2 to 3 hours . From Liverpool Airport, a drive takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes, or a train journey around 2.5 hours .

By Ferry:

Regular high-speed ferry services by Irish Ferries and Stena Line connect Dublin to Holyhead . From Holyhead, Conwy is about a 45-minute drive via the A55 Expressway, or a 45-minute train journey to Llandudno Junction .

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