The average train between Llanelli and Rhyl takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. 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 3 hours between Llanelli and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 30m. 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 Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
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.
The distance between Llanelli and Rhyl is 187.6 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Rhyl via Shrewsbury in around 6h 13m.