What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rhyl?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rhyl is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Rhyl?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Rhyl is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Rhyl?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Rhyl via Moorgate station, London Euston and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Colchester to Rhyl?

The distance between Colchester and Rhyl is 264 miles. The road distance is 249.1 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Rhyl without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Rhyl without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Rhyl?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Colchester to Rhyl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rhyl train from?

Colchester to Rhyl train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Rhyl?

The best way to get from Colchester to Rhyl is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Colchester to Rhyl train arrive?

Colchester to Rhyl train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Rhyl?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Rhyl is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Colchester to Rhyl.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Rhyl?

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Where can I stay near Rhyl?

There are 1683+ hotels available in Rhyl.

Colchester to Rhyl - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Rhyl by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Rhyltrain
4h 56m
£98–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus
10h 18m
£47–104
Drive 247.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Rhylcar 247.7 mi
4h 42m
£61–88
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Rhyltrain
6h 17m
£119–321
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rhyltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
9h 23m
£129–206
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Rhyltrain
7h 32m
£66–147
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Rhyltrain
7h 50m
£76–199
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Rhyltrain
7h
£156–329
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Rhyltrain
8h 20m
£112–269

Colchester to Rhyl by train, foot, and subway

85Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Rhyl.

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Distance: 262.6 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Rhyl, Wales?

You can take a train from Colchester to Rhyl via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Chester in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Rhyl via Coach Station, Coventry, Chester Bus Interchange, Chester Rd West, and Shotton in around 10h 18m.

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