How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Rhyl?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Rhyl start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Rhyl?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Rhyl is 1h 50m, covering a distance of 51 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 34m and is operated by Transport for Wales .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Rhyl route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales , Avanti West Coast .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Rhyl?

The earliest train from Manchester to Rhyl departs at 07:23. And the latest train departs at 23:45.

Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Rhyl?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Rhyl?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Rhyl?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Rhyl?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to Rhyl from £16

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Rhyl on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:48	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 42m	09:30	Rhyl	Cheapest
Train	15:48	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 38m	17:26	Rhyl	Fastest
Train	08:48	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 44m	10:32	Rhyl	No tags
Train	16:55	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 48m	18:43	Rhyl	No tags
Train	09:48	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 39m	11:27	Rhyl	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:24 GMT.

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Rhyl. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

1h 50mAverage duration

51 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£13 - £57	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Rhyl by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Rhyl?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Rhyl start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Rhyl?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Rhyl is 1h 50m, covering a distance of 51 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 34m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Rhyl route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Rhyl?
The earliest train from Manchester to Rhyl departs at 07:23. And the latest train departs at 23:45.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Rhyl?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Rhyl?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Rhyl?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Rhyl?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£25

11/12

£19

Today

£24

13/12

£23

14/12

£21

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No data

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No data

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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Rhyl was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Rhyl as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £19 to £50 for a train ticket from Manchester to Rhyl based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-12-14.