The average train between Rhyl and Llanelli takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Rhyl to Llanelli. 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 Rhyl and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhyl is at 5:44 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Rhyl station and arriving at Llanelli station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Rhyl to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.
Rhyl to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llanelli station.
Book your Rhyl to Llanelli train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rhyl and Llanelli is 187.6 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Rhyl to Llanelli via Cardiff Central in around 5h 34m.