There are 5 ways to get from York to Rhyl by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rhyltrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 6m£42–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from York to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk074
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 56m£24–41Drive 129.9 mi
- Drive from York to Rhylcar 129.9 mi
2h 30m£33–48Train via Warrington
- Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Rhyltrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 12m£44–70Train via Chester
- Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain
- Take the train from Halifax to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Rhyltrain
4h 32m£47–86
York to Rhyl by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from York to Rhyl is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from York to Rhyl is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from York to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Chester Rd West via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from York to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Rhyl via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between York and Rhyl is 137 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.
The best way to get from York to Rhyl without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from York to Rhyl, including transfers.
York to Rhyl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from York station.
York to Rhyl train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
The best way to get from York to Rhyl is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between York, England and Rhyl, Wales?
You can take a train from York to Rhyl via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York to Rhyl via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Chester Rd West, and Shotton in around 6h 56m.
Train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rhyl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Rhyl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Rhyl
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from York to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Chester to Rhyl
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from York to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
York to Rhyl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
York to Rhyl train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between York to Rhyl is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from York to Rhyl.
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