There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhyltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 35m£68–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from RAFA Club to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 6 to Lenten Poolbus T51
8h 58m£12–18Drive 144.1 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhylcar 144.1 mi
3h 10m£36–52
Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl is to bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl station. However, there are services departing from RAFA Club and arriving at Rhyl Bus Station Stand D via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 6 and Lenten Pool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Rhyl via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Rhyl is 202 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Rhyl, Wales?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl via Cardiff Central in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RAFA Club to Rhyl Bus Station Stand D via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 6, and Lenten Pool in around 8h 58m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Rhyl
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from RAFA Club to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 6 to Lenten Pool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhyl.
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