Bus from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl
2 direct routes · 28–56 min · first bus 06:26, last bus 00:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rhyl as of 09:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Colwyn Bay, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Arriva Wales | ~56 min | 68 | Sat 59 · Sun 37 | 06:26 | 23:56 | Central Hotel (o/s) | Rhyl Bus Station Stand D | Penmaen-rhos, Llanddulas, Abergele, Belgrano, Towyn & Kinmel Bay |
| X12 | Arriva Wales | ~28 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 18:35 | 00:25 | Central Hotel (o/s) | Palace Avenue (after) | Penmaen-rhos, Llanddulas, Abergele, Belgrano, Towyn & Kinmel Bay |
Times are for the first boarding point in Colwyn Bay on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 12 bus or X12 bus timetable.
Fares from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl?
2 routes run directly from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl: the 12 (Arriva Wales), the X12 (Arriva Wales). The most frequent is the 12, 68 times each weekday — board at Central Hotel (o/s) and get off at Rhyl Bus Station Stand D, about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl?
Between 28 minutes on the X12 and 56 on the 12, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Penmaen-rhos, Llanddulas, Abergele, Belgrano and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:26 and the last around 00:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl?
Adult singles from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl: £5.10 on the 12 and X12 (Arriva Wales). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.