Trains to Flint

Popular Avanti West Coast trains to Flint

Flint is on the main line from Chester to North Wales and Holyhead, so has plenty of quick services wherever you’re travelling from.

Things to do in Flint

Wales is famous throughout the world for its castles, but here in Flint is the site of the very first. It was incredibly sophisticated for its day when it was first erected in 1284, and it’s testament to the quality of its construction that much of it remains intact today. A visit to the castle is a great way to spend an afternoon, especially if you’ve got children who are fans of Horrible Histories (or are huge Shakespeare buffs).

Since 2012, some people have made it their mission to visit all the post boxes that were painted gold in honour of the Team GB athletes who won gold medals at the London Olympic Games. If you’re one of them (the visitors, not the athletes), then Flint will be one of your stops thanks to Jade Jones and her mastery of taekwondo. You’ll find the post box right outside the Post Office on Heol-Yr-Eglwys (Church Street) in the town centre. You might also want to try your hand at ten-pin bowling at the Jade Jones Pavilion on Earl Street, where there’s also a cafe and bar.

Ways to save

There are plenty of ways to save on this site, and you can use our Best Fare Finder to zero in on a great price for your ticket. You can start by booking direct through this website or our app, as there will be no extra charges, unlike when you book through a third-party vendor. The further in advance you buy your ticket, the cheaper it’ll be too, so get yours as soon as you know you’re travelling. And booking as a group of three or more will also save you money – have a look at our group bookings info to find out how.

You might be a fan of Ian Rush, but you don’t have to travel during the rush hour when you visit Flint – avoiding peak hours and terrible puns are key to a happy life. If you travel a lot by train, and usually go outside peak hours, it could well be worth buying a Railcard. The one-off fee can more than pay for itself when you consider it can save you a third off the fare every time you travel away from peak, and that savings rise to 50% for 16 and 17-year-olds.

Tickets usually become available to book online and on the app 12 weeks in advance. You can sign up for Advance Ticket Alerts to be notified when tickets for your routes become available. Remember that the earlier you book, the more you save - and with an Advance ticket, you’ll always have a seat booking for stress-free travel, whatever your destination.

When you travel First Class with Avanti, all you need to do is sit back and relax - and let us take care of the rest. You’ll enjoy roomier seats with a guaranteed table, so you can catch up on emails, watch an episode of your favourite show, or get stuck into a good book. We also offer complimentary food and drink on board in First Class, served to you at your table by a dedicated host (subject to availability), with a carefully chosen menu featuring suppliers local to our routes. And if you’re departing from or arriving at one of our stations with a First Class Lounge, you can take advantage of it to enjoy snacks, refreshments, comfortable seating and free, fast Wi-Fi.

There is bike parking at Flint station, as well as a small car park. If you prefer to take public transport, you'll find a bus stop on Chester Street. The bus service 11 serves this stop.

There is no taxi rank at Flint train station. However, there are numerous local taxi companies who can collect you at the station and take you to your destination.

Yes, it’s easy to get to Flint by train. Avanti West Coast runs regular trains to Flint, so you can travel in comfort from wherever you are in the country. Check our train times page for up-to-date information on routes, journey times, and train timetables.

The car park at Flint station is open 24/7, so you can leave your car there for the duration of your trip.

The best way to get cheap tickets to Flint is to book in advance. You can do that online or on the Avanti West Coast app - and remember that when you book directly with us, you don’t pay any booking fees. It’s also easy to upgrade or change your ticket when you book with us, giving you more flexibility. There are also lots of other ways to save with Avanti. If you’re travelling with friends, family, colleagues or with a school group, consider booking a group ticket to benefit from cheaper tickets, or if you fall into one of our eligible groups, you could save up to a third on the cost of train tickets with a railcard.

As with most destinations in the UK, Flint is at its warmest and sunniest during the summer months - but there is plenty to see and do all year round in this pretty market town. The town is worth exploring for its history and culture, while the surrounding countryside offers lots of exciting activities for the whole family.