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

The cheapest way to get from Rhyl to Colchester is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhyl to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Rhyl and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rhyl and arriving at Colchester via Chester, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Rhyl to Colchester?

The distance between Rhyl and Colchester is 264 miles. The road distance is 248.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhyl to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £95 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Rhyl to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhyl to Colchester train from?

Rhyl to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.

Train or bus from Rhyl to Colchester?

The best way to get from Rhyl to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £95 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Rhyl to Colchester train arrive?

Rhyl to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Rhyl to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhyl to Colchester is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Rhyl to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rhyl to Colchester 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 Rhyl to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 51m
£96–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
10h 41m
£57–82
Drive 247.1 mi
1. Drive from Rhyl to Colchestercar 247.1 mi
4h 43m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rhyl to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 47m
£106–274
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Rhyl to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain
8h 59m
£114–272
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 20m
£108–230
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 28m
£85–162
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rhyl to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h 9m
£94–215
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rhyl to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 45m
£146–293

Rhyl to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

82Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rhyl to Colchester.

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Distance: 262.5 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Rhyl to Colchester via Chester, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rhyl to Coach Stop via Shotton, Chester Rd West, Chester Bus Interchange, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 10h 41m.

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