The cheapest and fastest trains from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
8 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Colwyn Bay for Rhyl every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Colwyn Bay to Rhyl
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Colwyn Bay to Rhyl train times
The table below shows live departures for Colwyn Bay to Rhyl trains for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:11 Colwyn Bay | 0h12 | 21:23 Rhyl | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 11 December | |||||
![]() | 05:20 Colwyn Bay | 0h12 | 05:32 Rhyl | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:56 Colwyn Bay | 0h09 | 06:05 Rhyl | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:11 Colwyn Bay | 0h10 | 06:21 Rhyl | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:21 Colwyn Bay | 0h09 | 06:30 Rhyl | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:40 Colwyn Bay | 0h09 | 06:49 Rhyl | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl
Trains from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 11m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Colwyn Bay and Rhyl from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Colwyn Bay to Rhyl train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rhyl, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Colwyn Bay and Rhyl
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:15 Saturday 06:15 - 18:20 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30 Ticket collection times are: Mon-Fri 0600-1900, Sat 0600-1900, Sun 1100-1800
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- Subway
- Venue @ the Clock House
- Porters Coffee Shop
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available from the station car park and a footbridge with lifts connects both platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is available during ticket office opening hours. The ticket machine takes cash, debit and credit cards. The ticket machine is next to the booking office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:14 Saturday 06:30 - 21:14 Sunday 10:30 - 18:30 Outside of these hours, assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Colbourn Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: On each platform.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: At the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station car park
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:20 Saturday 06:50 - 20:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: Rhyl Railway Station
- D Sidoli
- KC's Coffee House
- Silvers Cafe
- Les And Ritas Fish Bar
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester). Step free access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) via a footbridge with lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:14 Saturday 06:30 - 21:14 Sunday 10:30 - 18:30
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 1 by the stairs
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at Bay 6 in the adjoining bus station
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