The average train between Accrington and Rhyl takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington to Rhyl. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Accrington and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Rhyl? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Accrington station and arriving at Rhyl station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Accrington to Rhyl train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.
Accrington to Rhyl train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rhyl station.
Book your Accrington to Rhyl train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Accrington and Rhyl is 89.1 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to Rhyl via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 12m.