The cheapest and fastest trains from Shrewsbury to Rhyl
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury to Rhyl is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shrewsbury to Rhyl will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Shrewsbury for Rhyl every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.




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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shrewsbury to Rhyl
Trains from Shrewsbury to Rhyl run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 21:56 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury to Rhyl trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Shrewsbury and Rhyl from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shrewsbury to Rhyl train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Rhyl
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:40 Saturday 05:20 - 19:40 Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Forecourt
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to all platforms. The lift to Platform 3 is accessible from the front of the station. The lift to Platforms 4 to 7 is situated at the end of the subway beyond the ticket barriers.
- 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
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4a. The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station forecourt
- 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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