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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Rhyl takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

5h 34m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Chester to Rhyltrain train
5h 4m
£105–181

Exeter to Rhyl train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Rhyl. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Rhyl at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales11h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 58m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 58m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 58m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Rhyl? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Rhyl.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Rhyl, Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rhyl via Birmingham New Street, Crewe, and Chester in around 5h 4m.

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