The average train between Ellesmere Port and Rhyl takes 5h and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port 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 twice daily between Ellesmere Port and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Hooton and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 41m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes
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8h • 2 changes


2h 41m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes
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8h • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Rhyl station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Ellesmere Port to Rhyl train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Hooton station.
Ellesmere Port to Rhyl train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Rhyl station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Rhyl train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Rhyl is 39.5 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Rhyl via Hooton and Chester in around 1h 22m.