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FlintY Fflint
Give Flint half a day: Edward I's first castle, the Dee estuary and the Wales Coast Path. Sleep in Chester or Prestatyn, not here.
Flint is a small north Wales town on the Dee estuary, 20 minutes by train from Chester and just off the A55. Its one headline sight is Flint Castle, the first of Edward I's Welsh castles, now a free Cadw ruin on the shore. The Wales Coast Path passes through, and two Cymru Premier football clubs play within a few miles. Most travellers see it as a stop between Chester and the north Wales coast rather than a place to stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (wet, cold, short days)
- Airports
- LPL · MAN
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Flint999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Flint, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyFlint is a small town and feels it: the real risks are the Dee estuary's fast tides and mud, uneven ground at the castle…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 or 112 emergency (police, fire, ambulance) · 111 NHS non-urgent · 101 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 1 h by car; rail via Chester or Liverpool).
- Getting aroundFlint railway station sits on the North Wales Coast Line between Chester and Holyhead, with trains roughly hourly in each direction.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café£2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£10–16 (≈ US$14–25)
- BeerPint of beer£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town£5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle entryFree (Cadw ruin; check for closures)
- Budget bedHostel or pub bunk, a night, per person£30 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedPub or guesthouse double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedPub or guesthouse double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £90 (≈ US$120) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 1 h by car; rail via Chester or Liverpool) · MAN Manchester (About 1 h 15 min by car; some direct trains to Flint)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Feb (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Apr (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Flint: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
15 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
15 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Flint railway station sits on the North Wales Coast Line between Chester and Holyhead, with trains roughly hourly in each direction. The town centre, castle and coast path are all walkable from the station in 10–15 minutes. A car helps for the wider Flintshire coast and the A55; buses link the nearby villages but run thinly in the evening.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Train from Flint on the North Wales Coast Line
Walls, cathedral and the Rows; the obvious half-day pairing with Flint.
Holywell
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus or car west along the A55
St Winefride's Well, a long-standing pilgrimage site.
Door to door: About 40 min
Train west along the coast
Seafront and aquarium; a faded resort, best on a dry day.
Door to door: About 45–60 min
Car via the A494, or bus with a change
Small market town with a castle and good independent shops.
Door to door: About 40–50 min
Train or car south
Football, a cathedral and the Pontcysyllte aqueduct nearby.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Flint town centre and Market Square
A handful of pubs with rooms; the practical choice if you must stay in town.
Chester
20–30 min by train; far more beds, restaurants and evening life.
Prestatyn or Rhyl
Coast resorts 30–40 min west by train; seaside base for the same line.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–110 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- £110 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub or guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × £110 | £110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £90 | £180 |
| Train Chester → Flint, one way2 × £8 | £16 |
| Bus day ticket, Flintshire coast2 × £6 | £12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £34 |
| Trip total≈ £186 per person per day, bed included | £372≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Flint excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | £2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £10–16 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Pint of beer | £4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Fish and chips | £9–14 (≈ US$12–19) |
| Train Flint → Chester, one way | £7–10 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Taxi within town | £5–8 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Castle entry | Free (Cadw ruin; check for closures) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The castle is a free, unstaffed ruin with uneven ground and no shelter: check Cadw for any closure before travelling.
- The Dee estuary has very fast tides and deep mud; do not walk out onto the flats.
- Flint has a normal small-town night-time economy; stick to lit streets and pre-book a taxi if arriving late.
- Some coast path sections north of town are industrial and brownfield, not scenic.
Emergency numbers
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
- 999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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My bed tonight
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Emergency999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in Flint; US and most foreign missions are in London. Consulates-general in Cardiff and Manchester handle some services.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Flint → Chester: about £7–10 (≈ US$10–14), 20–30 min
- Train Flint → Prestatyn: about £6–9 (≈ US$8–12), 30–40 min
- Taxi in town: £5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
Say or show
- Helo — Hello (HEH-lo)
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
- Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il VOWER)
- Ble mae'r castell? — Where is the castle? (bleh mire KAS-teth)
- Ga i dalu â chard? — Can I pay by card? (guy ee DAL-ee ah khard)
Welsh is co-official here; signs are bilingual and most people switch to English immediately.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Flint. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (wet, cold, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LPL and MAN: last train from Chester to Flint field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster from Flint station: castle, town centre, Market Square, coast path, with rescue anchors.
- Place pages with verified opening and closure notes (Flint Castle, St Winefride's Well, Greenfield Valley) and eat pages with last orders.
- Tide and weather fixtures for the Dee estuary so the coast path stage can go green or amber.