The average train between Durham and Rhyl takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Rhyl station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Durham to Rhyl train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Rhyl train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rhyl station.
Book your Durham to Rhyl train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Durham and Rhyl is 204.7 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Rhyl via Newton-le-Willows in around 4h 20m.