There are 3 ways to get from Rhyl to Port Talbot by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rhyl to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot ParkwayCardiff Central - Swansea / ...
4h 27m£50–136Drive 157.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rhyl to Port Talbot157.9 mi
3h 55m£40–58Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Rhyl to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Port Talbot ParkwayManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
5h 32m£78–114
Rhyl to Port Talbot by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhyl to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Rhyl to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Rhyl and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Rhyl and Port Talbot is 211 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rhyl to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Rhyl to Port Talbot, including transfers.
Rhyl to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.
Rhyl to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhyl to Port Talbot is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Rhyl to Port Talbot.
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What companies run services between Rhyl, Wales and Port Talbot, Wales?
You can take a train from Rhyl to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 4h 27m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Rhyl to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Rhyl to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £28–40
Train from Shrewsbury to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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