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St Fagans National Museum of History
Living-history museum with restored buildings, crafts and exhibitions that explain traditional life in north-east Wales.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 31 m
Trains on 17 Sept
1
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Prestatyn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Prestatyn will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 1 trains from Liverpool to Prestatyn, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Prestatyn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 30 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.39. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Prestatyn trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:54 Liverpool | 1h31 | 9:25 Prestatyn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Liverpool to Prestatyn run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 5:01 |
Last train 23:47 |
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Discover the best of Prestatyn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Prestatyn trip today.
Living-history museum with restored buildings, crafts and exhibitions that explain traditional life in north-east Wales.
Local heritage museum in nearby Holywell with exhibits on town history, social life and regional industry.
Regional museum and gallery featuring natural history, archaeology and changing art displays in an elegant seaside building.
Long-distance coastal path section starting in Prestatyn, popular for clifftop views and accessible shorter walks.
Wide sandy beach and promenade popular for sea views, fresh air and an easy coastal walk close to the town centre.
Scenic hill with walking paths, wildlife and broad coastal views, ideal for a short climb above the town.
A warming Welsh soup of leeks, potatoes and stock, long associated with Welsh home cooking and the national emblem.
Traditional Welsh rarebit: toasted bread topped with a savoury cheese and ale sauce. A pub staple across North Wales.
Rich fruit bread baked with dried fruit and spices, then sliced and spread with butter. A classic Welsh tea-time treat.
Casual seafront café and restaurant known for brunches, coffee and light meals with broad views over the beach.
Modern hotel restaurant serving British favourites, steaks and Sunday lunch in a smart but easy-going atmosphere.
Reliable pub dining with carvery, grills and classic British comfort food in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Moderate for the UK. Guesthouses and casual dining are fairly priced, while rail travel and peak-season stays can raise costs for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Prestatyn 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 Prestatyn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Liverpool to Prestatyn trains use the Liverpool James Street to Prestatyn station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Prestatyn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Prestatyn has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Best Pizza & Kebab, Crispy Cod, Pizza Pan Takeaway, Chynna Garden
Wi-Fi is available at Prestatyn.
Ticket office support is available at Prestatyn. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Prestatyn: Parking.
Available at Prestatyn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prestatyn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to both platforms via a footbridge with ramps and a lift, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Nearby hotels include Halcyon And Quest Hotel.
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