The average train between Reading and Rhyl takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 4 hours between Reading and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Rhyl station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Reading to Rhyl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Rhyl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rhyl station.
Book your Reading to Rhyl train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Reading and Rhyl is 268.6 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Rhyl via Stafford in around 4h 34m.