What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Rhyl?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Rhyl is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Rhyl?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Rhyl is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Rhyl?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Rhyl via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Swansea to Rhyl?

The distance between Swansea and Rhyl is 224 miles. The road distance is 151.2 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Rhyl without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Rhyl without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Rhyl?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Swansea to Rhyl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Rhyl bus from?

Swansea to Rhyl bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Rhyl train from?

Swansea to Rhyl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Rhyl?

The best way to get from Swansea to Rhyl is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Swansea to Rhyl bus arrive?

Swansea to Rhyl bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Brecon Interchange 5 station.

Where does the Swansea to Rhyl train arrive?

Swansea to Rhyl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Rhyl?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Rhyl is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Swansea to Rhyl.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Rhyl?

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Where can I stay near Rhyl?

There are 1775+ hotels available in Rhyl.

Swansea to Rhyl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Rhyl?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Rhyl station. However, there are services departing from Sainsbury's Quay Parade and arriving at Rhyl Bus Station Stand D via Brecon Interchange 2, Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 6 and Lenten Pool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Rhyl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhyltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 43m
£88–158
Drive 150.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Rhylcar 150.3 mi
3h 51m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 6 to Lenten Poolbus T51
10h 50m
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Rhyltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 38m
£76–130

Swansea to Rhyl by train

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Distance: 222.8 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Rhyl, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Rhyl via Cardiff Central in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Rhyl Bus Station Stand D via Brecon Interchange 2, Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 6, and Lenten Pool in around 10h 50m.

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