The average train between Barnstaple and Rhyl takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple 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 every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Rhyl station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Barnstaple to Rhyl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Rhyl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rhyl station.
Book your Barnstaple to Rhyl train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barnstaple and Rhyl is 251.9 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rhyl via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, and Chester in around 6h 56m.