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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Cardiff Central | Rhyl | Cheapest | ||||
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Last refresh of the prices: 12/05/2025 GMT.
Get from Cardiff to Rhyl
The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 033, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Transport for Wales ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 033
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Rhyl by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Cardiff to Rhyl?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Rhyl start from R 1 033. The average price for this train route is around R 2 234. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Rhyl?
The average train journey time from Cardiff to Rhyl is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 206 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Cardiff to Rhyl route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cardiff to Rhyl?
The earliest train from Cardiff to Rhyl departs at 07:19. And the latest train departs at 21:11.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Rhyl was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 988To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Rhyl as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 988 to R 3 288 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Rhyl based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 988, which is on 2025-12-17.
