The average train between Rhyl and Exeter takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Rhyl to Exeter. 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 Rhyl and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhyl is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rhyl station and arriving at Exeter station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Rhyl to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.
Rhyl to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Rhyl to Exeter train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rhyl and Exeter is 288.6 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Rhyl to Exeter St Davids via Chester, Crewe, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 48m.