The average train between Barnsley and Rhyl takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley 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 Barnsley and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Rhyl station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Barnsley to Rhyl train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Rhyl train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rhyl station.
Book your Barnsley to Rhyl train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barnsley and Rhyl is 135.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Rhyl via Huddersfield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 13m.