The average train between Derby and Rhyl takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 Derby and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Rhyl station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Derby to Rhyl train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Rhyl train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rhyl station.
Book your Derby to Rhyl train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby and Rhyl is 141.5 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Rhyl via Crewe and Chester in around 2h 42m.