Colwyn Bay’s Llanelian Road ground lies about 1.5–1.7 miles from Colwyn Bay railway station, the furthest distance of any Cymru Premier club from a train stop. The walk takes roughly a mile and a half, making rail travel a longer option for supporters.
Railway proximity across the Cymru Premier
The 2026/27 Cymru Premier season has seen clubs evaluated on how close their home grounds are to the nearest railway station. Flint Town United and Connah’s Quay Nomads share the best distance, with Cae‑y‑Castell only 0.4 miles from Flint station. Briton Ferry Llansawel follows at 0.3 miles from Briton Ferry station, and Llandudno’s Maesdu Park sits half a mile from Llandudno station. Other clubs such as Barry Town United, Ammanford, Haverfordwest County, and Cardiff Met have distances ranging from 0.7 to 1.2 miles.
Colwyn Bay’s Llanelian Road distance
Colwyn Bay’s Llanelian Road ground is a little further from the railway than you might expect given the club’s name. Current postcode data places Colwyn Bay station between roughly 1.6 km and 2.7 km from different points along Llanelian Road, with the stadium itself towards the upper end of that range. In practical terms, you’re looking at around a mile and a half of walking. The distance is measured from the station to the nearest point on the pitch, and the walk is straightforward, though it is the longest of any club in the division.
Comparing other clubs
While Colwyn Bay is the furthest from a station, other clubs have more convenient rail access. The New Saints’ Park Hall, located in Oswestry, is 1.9 miles from Gobowen station, and Penybont’s Bryntirion Park is just under two miles from Bridgend station. Airbus UK Broughton’s The Airfield is 2.7 miles from Hawarden, and Holywell Town’s Halkyn Road has no nearby station, with Flint being the nearest at roughly five miles.
For clubs like Cambrian United, the M&P Group 3G is about one mile from Tonypandy station, and Haverfordwest County’s Bridge Meadow is 0.8–0.9 miles from Haverfordwest station. Cardiff Met’s Cyncoed Campus is served by Heath High Level and Heath Low Level, each about 1.2 miles away.
Practical implications for supporters
The longer walk from Colwyn Bay station means supporters may prefer a taxi or bus for the final leg, especially in wet weather. In contrast, clubs with distances under a mile offer a quick train‑and‑walk experience. The data highlights the varying convenience of rail travel across the Cymru Premier, with Colwyn Bay standing out as the club with the most distant ground from a railway station.
