The average train between Stranraer and Rhyl takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 4 times a day between Stranraer and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Rhyl station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Stranraer to Rhyl train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Rhyl train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rhyl station.
Book your Stranraer to Rhyl train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Stranraer and Rhyl is 202.6 km. The road distance is 585 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Rhyl via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 40m.