The average train between Carlisle and Rhyl takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Rhyl station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Carlisle to Rhyl train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Rhyl train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rhyl station.
Book your Carlisle to Rhyl train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Carlisle and Rhyl is 178.9 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Rhyl via Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 29m.