Rainham to Greenwich train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rainham to Greenwich

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£9

Fastest journey

1 h 28 m

Average duration

1 h 29 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

44 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rainham to Greenwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rainham to Greenwich will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Rainham for Greenwich every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.

Thameslink
04:161h30
Rainham
05:46Greenwich
£71One-way
0 changes
Southeastern
04:441h28
Rainham
06:12Greenwich
£111One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Rainham to Greenwich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rainham to Greenwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £22.

Distance: 44 km

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Coach

£11

Average Price

Cheapest

£22

Average Price

1h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 38m

Average total duration

2h 8m

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30m

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Live departures

Rainham to Greenwich train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:04
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslink04:16 Rainham
1h30
05:46 Greenwich0 changesdirect
thameslink04:30 Rainham
1h45
06:15 Greenwich0 changesdirect
southeastern04:44 Rainham
1h28
06:12 Greenwich0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rainham to Greenwich

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Trains from Rainham to Greenwich run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
44 km
Average train duration
1h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 27m
First train
00:09
Last train
23:28
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Thameslink from Rainham to Greenwich trainsThameslink trains will get you between Rainham and Greenwich from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 16m
Cheapest Price
£7
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Rainham to Greenwich train

FAQs: Travel by train from Rainham to Greenwich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rainham to Greenwich.
FAQs
The train distance from Rainham to Greenwich is 44 km.
Booking trains from Rainham to Greenwich in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Rainham to Greenwich covers a distance of 44 km and takes approximately 1h 27m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Rainham to Greenwich can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £11.
The first train from Rainham to Greenwich leaves at 0:09.
To get from Rainham to Greenwich, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cheapest way to get from Rainham to Greenwich is by train, costing approximately £7.
The last train from Rainham to Greenwich departs at 23:28.
The train station in Rainham that goes to Greenwich is Rainham (Kent) (RAI), and it arrives at Greenwich station (GNW).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Rainham to Greenwich.
Yes, you can take the train from Rainham to Greenwich.
Trains from Rainham to Greenwich run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Rainham to Greenwich.
There is no night train service from Rainham to Greenwich.

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Important Stations and Airports in Rainham and Greenwich

Rainham
Greenwich
The major train station for departures in Rainham is Rainham (Kent). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rainham (Kent) for your trip from Rainham to Greenwich.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 0 or 1 for services towards London via main station entrance or side entrance out of hours. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance and short ramp from Granary Close. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 250 metres
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:48 Saturday 06:30 - 20:48 Sunday 07:45 - 19:45
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: in front of station & car park
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Rainham (Kent)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt

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