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Outbound fromBolton to Rhyl by train
It takes an average of 3h 0m to travel from Bolton to Rhyl by train, over a distance of around 47 miles (76 km). There are normally 54 trains per day travelling from Bolton to Rhyl and tickets for this journey start from £36.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:22 | |
| Departure station | Bolton | |
| Arrival station | Rhyl | |
| Journey time | From 1h 58m | |
| Distance | 47 miles (76 km) | |
| Frequency | 54 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £36.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Bolton to Rhyl in 1 hour 58 minutes
If you want to travel from Bolton to Rhyl by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Bolton to Rhyl by train to take around 3 hours. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 58 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 54 trains per day running on this route, which spans 47 miles (76 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Rhyl. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Bolton to Rhyl start from £36.80 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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