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Compare train 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 train, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Rhyl, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€7. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
G383998:48 AM 1h39 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 10:27 AM Rhyl station (RHL) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G383998:48 AM 1h39 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 10:27 AM Rhyl station (RHL) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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C013049:06 AM 1h38 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 10:44 AM Rhyl station (RHL) €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G384039:48 AM 1h39 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 11:27 AM Rhyl station (RHL) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G861898:16 AM 2h11 Deansgate (DGT) 10:27 AM Rhyl station (RHL) €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G861929:16 AM 2h11 Deansgate (DGT) 11:27 AM Rhyl station (RHL) €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Rhyl as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Rhyl station (RHL).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Rhyl by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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