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Trains from Balcombe (BAB) to Rainhill (RNH)

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24

train journeys
per day

197

miles (318 kms)

4hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

05:35 / 00:42

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Balcombe (BAB) to Rainhill (RNH)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Balcombe and Rainhill , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Balcombe to Rainhill is approximately 197 miles (318 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 46 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Balcombe and Rainhill.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Balcombe to Rainhill. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 55 mins.

Journeys from Balcombe to Rainhill Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:30
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    05:55
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    06:25
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:25
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:55
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:25
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:25
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    14:30
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:55
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:25
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:25
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:55
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:25
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    17:30
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:25
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    18:30
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:55
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    19:21
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:25
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    19:30
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:55
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    20:21
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    15:25
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    20:30
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    16:25
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    21:33
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    16:55
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    22:21
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    17:25
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    22:30
    Balcombe
    Rainhill
    Balcombe to Rainhill

About Balcombe Station

Station name Balcombe (BAB)
Address Balcombe station, London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6JQ
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Rainhill Station

Station name Rainhill (RNH)
Address Rainhill station, Station Road, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 0LL
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 23:50
Tuesday 06:00 - 23:50
Wednesday 06:00 - 23:50
Thursday 06:00 - 23:50
Friday 06:00 - 23:50
Saturday 06:00 - 23:50
Sunday 08:45 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Balcombe and Rainhill

The travel time between Balcombe and Rainhill by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Balcombe and Rainhill vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:42.

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Amenities on trains between Balcombe and Rainhill can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Balcombe & Rainhill. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Balcombe and Rainhill.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Balcombe and Rainhill, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.