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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Rhyl
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Rhyl among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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€24 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Manchester to Rhyl by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Rhyl is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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L02176Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Rhyl
Travel to Rhyl easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Rhyl.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Rhyl:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Rhyl costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Rhyl take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Rhyl as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Rhyl station (RHL).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Rhyl by train.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Rhyl by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
- 0 direct buses per day with Transport for Wales.
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