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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Rainhill
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
19 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
20 m
Trains on 20 Sept
10
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Rainhill is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Rainhill will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 10 trains from Liverpool to Rainhill, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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.
14:300h20Liverpool14:50Rainhill£51One-way0 changes- 16:300h20Liverpool16:50Rainhill£51One-way0 changes
- 18:300h20Liverpool18:50Rainhill£51One-way0 changes
- 20:300h19Liverpool20:49Rainhill£51One-way0 changes
- 22:300h20Liverpool22:50Rainhill£51One-way0 changes
- 20:300h19Liverpool20:49Rainhill£51One-way0 changes
- 14:300h20Liverpool14:50Rainhill£51One-way0 changes
- 16:300h20Liverpool16:50Rainhill£51One-way0 changes
- 18:300h20Liverpool18:50Rainhill£51One-way0 changes
- 22:300h20Liverpool22:50Rainhill£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Rainhill
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Rainhill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 14 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£4 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (19m by train vs 25m by car). Tickets start at around £4 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Liverpool to Rainhill train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Rainhill trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 Liverpool | 0h21 | 9:21 Rainhill | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Rainhill
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Rainhill run on average 6 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 16m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Liverpool to Rainhill trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Liverpool and Rainhill from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool to Rainhill train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Rainhill 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 Rainhill, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Rainhill
Most Liverpool to Rainhill trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Rainhill station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Rainhill train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Which Rainhill station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Getting to Rainhill from Rainhill city centre
Rainhill train station facilities and services
Rainhill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rainhill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rainhill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rainhill: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Rainhill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rainhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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.
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