Colwyn Bay's Llanelian Road ground has been assessed in a new Cymru Premier train station accessibility ranking. The study, reported by www.google.com this week, measures how easy it is for fans to reach each top-flight Welsh ground by rail.
Colwyn Bay currently sits 9th in the Cymru Premier with 7 points from four matches. Their record shows two wins, one draw, and one loss, with a recent form of WLDW. The team has scored five goals and conceded five, leaving them with a zero goal difference. They are five points behind league leaders Barry Town as the 2026/27 season progresses.
How far is Colwyn Bay's ground from the station?
Postcode data places Colwyn Bay railway station between roughly 1.6km and 2.7km from different points along Llanelian Road. The stadium itself is towards the upper end of that range. The walking distance from the station to the ground is around a mile and a half. This places the Seagulls' home in the middle of the pack for rail accessibility compared to other clubs in the league.
Which Cymru Premier grounds are easiest to reach by train?
The report identifies several clubs with very short walks from station to stadium. Flint Town United's Cae-y-Castell ground is just 0.4 miles from Flint station, a walk of roughly five minutes. Connah's Quay Nomads are also using that ground for home matches this season. Briton Ferry Llansawel's Old Road is a five-minute walk from Briton Ferry station, a distance of around 0.3km. Llandudno's Maesdu Park is roughly half a mile from Llandudno station, about a 10-minute walk.
Barry Town United's Jenner Park is served by both Barry Docks and Cadoxton stations, each around a mile or less away. Cadoxton is traditionally seen as the closest, with the Football Ground Guide describing it as just under a mile from the ground. Postcode data puts Barry Docks station at approximately 1.1km away.
What about other clubs in the league?
Several other Cymru Premier sides have manageable walks. Ammanford's Recreation Ground is an 11-minute walk from Ammanford railway station according to Cardiff City, though older information suggests a 10-minute walk. Haverfordwest County states their Bridge Meadow ground is a 14-minute walk from Haverfordwest station, with postcode data showing a distance of around 0.8km.
Cambrian United's M&P Group 3G in Clydach Vale is about one mile from Tonypandy station, a walk Cardiff City has previously described as taking 29 minutes. Cardiff Met's Cyncoed Campus is served by both Heath High Level and Heath Low Level stations, each approximately a 25-minute walk away according to the university.
Which grounds require more travel planning?
Trefelin's Ynys Park is approximately 1.4 miles from Port Talbot Parkway station. The walk from the station takes around 30 minutes, though there is a taxi rank outside for a quicker four-minute drive. The New Saints' Park Hall in Oswestry is also included in the study, though specific distance details were not provided in the extracted facts for that venue.
For Colwyn Bay, the analysis provides context as the team prepares for its next home fixture. The Seagulls host Cambrian & Clydach, who are 7th in the table, on October 30th. Fans planning their journey can check the full schedule on our fixtures page and view the latest table on our standings page. The team's balanced start to the season, with five goals scored and five conceded, sets the stage for an important period of home matches where easy access for supporters could provide a boost.
