The average train between Rhyl and Birkenhead takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rhyl to Birkenhead. 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 30 minutes between Rhyl and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Rhyl is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Rhyl station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Rhyl to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.
Rhyl to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birkenhead Hamilton Square station.
Book your Rhyl to Birkenhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rhyl and Birkenhead is 32.7 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Rhyl to Birkenhead Hamilton Square via Chester in around 1h 24m.