The average train between Llanelli and Rhyl takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Llanelli to Rhyl. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Llanelli and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Rhyl station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Llanelli to Rhyl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
Llanelli to Rhyl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rhyl station.
Book your Llanelli to Rhyl train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Llanelli and Rhyl is 187.6 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Rhyl via Cardiff Central in around 5h 55m.