The average train between Rhyl and Southport takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rhyl to Southport. 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 30 minutes between Rhyl and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhyl is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Southport at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Southport. However, there are services departing from Rhyl station and arriving at Southport station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Rhyl to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.
Rhyl to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Rhyl to Southport train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rhyl and Southport is 48.3 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Rhyl to Southport via Chester and Moorfields in around 2h 25m.