The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashton-under-Lyne to Rhyl
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashton-under-Lyne to Rhyl is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashton-under-Lyne to Rhyl will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 4 trains that leave Ashton-under-Lyne for Rhyl every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Rhyl
Trains from Ashton-under-Lyne to Rhyl run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 22:01 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales from Ashton-under-Lyne to Rhyl trainsNorthern Rail (3), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Ashton-under-Lyne and Rhyl from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Ashton-under-Lyne to Rhyl train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashton-under-Lyne to Rhyl by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rhyl, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ashton-under-Lyne and Rhyl
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:55 - 20:05 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Kerb at station front, through the underpass (20 paces), turn right and up a ramp (42 paces, 1:8 slope) to the ticket office. Lift also available from the first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Booking Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Station Car Park
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:10 - 19:25 Saturday 07:20 - 13:50 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Platform 1 level access vrom the car park, platform 2 level accewss, transfer between platforms using Guide Lane
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Guide Lane for buses to Houghton Green, Bolton or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is in the layby outside the old station building on Guide Lane.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:20 Saturday 06:50 - 20:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: Rhyl Railway Station
- D Sidoli
- KC's Coffee House
- Silvers Cafe
- Les And Ritas Fish Bar
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester). Step free access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) via a footbridge with lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:14 Saturday 06:30 - 21:14 Sunday 10:30 - 18:30
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 1 by the stairs
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at Bay 6 in the adjoining bus station
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