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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Rhyl is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Rhyl is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Rhyl?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Rhyl via Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Preston to Rhyl?

The distance between Preston and Rhyl is 75 miles. The road distance is 71.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Rhyl without a car is to train via Chester which takes 1h 58m and costs £26 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Preston to Rhyl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Rhyl train from?

Preston to Rhyl train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Preston to Rhyl train arrive?

Preston to Rhyl train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Preston to Rhyl?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Rhyl is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Preston to Rhyl.

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

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Where can I stay near Rhyl?

There are 1608+ hotels available in Rhyl.

Preston to Rhyl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 310 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Rhyl by train, bus, or car

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Train via Chester
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Rhyltrain
1h 58m
£26–90
Drive 71.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Rhylcar 71.3 mi
1h 49m
£18–26
Bus, line 310 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waterstones to Bus Stationbus 2A
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 310
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain
4h 57m
£27–41
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Rhyltrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2h 10m
£29–84
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Llandudno
3h 11m
£29–63

Preston to Rhyl by train

232Weekly Trains

1h 58mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.7 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Rhyl via Warrington Bank Quay and Chester in around 1h 58m.

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