The average train between Rhyl and Preston takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Rhyl to Preston. 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 Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhyl is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Preston. However, there are services departing from Rhyl station and arriving at Preston station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Rhyl to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.
Rhyl to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Rhyl to Preston train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rhyl and Preston is 71.7 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Rhyl to Preston via Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 55m.