The cheapest and fastest trains from Rhyl station (RHL) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rhyl station (RHL) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rhyl station (RHL) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Rhyl station (RHL) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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.






Live departures
Rhyl station (RHL) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Rhyl station (RHL) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G55650 | On time 08:11 Rhyl station (RHL) | 2h04 | 10:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G55706+ W09174+ Y00749 | On time 08:43 Rhyl station (RHL) | 2h09 | 10:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G55653 | On time 09:11 Rhyl station (RHL) | 2h04 | 11:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W09196+ Y00744 | On time 09:56 Rhyl station (RHL) | 1h56 | 11:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G55656 | On time 10:11 Rhyl station (RHL) | 2h04 | 12:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G55712+ W09218+ Y00764 | On time 10:45 Rhyl station (RHL) | 2h07 | 12:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rhyl station (RHL) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Rhyl station (RHL) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 14:10. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 14:10 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Rhyl station (RHL) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Rhyl station (RHL) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rhyl station (RHL) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rhyl station (RHL) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Rhyl station (RHL) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.


