The average train between Rhyl and Gainsborough takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Rhyl to Gainsborough. 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 2 hours between Rhyl and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhyl is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Rhyl station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Rhyl to Gainsborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.
Rhyl to Gainsborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Rhyl to Gainsborough train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rhyl and Gainsborough is 181 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Rhyl to Gainsborough Lea Road via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 4h 18m.