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Trains from Chester (CTR) to Rainhill (RNH)

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40

train journeys
per day

15

miles (25 kms)

56 mins

fastest journey

05:02 / 23:44

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Chester (CTR) to Rainhill (RNH)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Chester and Rainhill , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Chester to Rainhill is approximately 15 miles (25 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 23 mins.

Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Rainhill.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Chester to Rainhill. The fastest journey time on this route takes 56 mins.

Journeys from Chester to Rainhill Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:02
    56 mins 1 change
    05:58
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    05:56
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    07:20
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    06:22
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    07:30
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    06:30
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    07:50
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:00
    1 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    08:22
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:23
    1 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    08:30
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:53
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    09:05
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:07
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    09:21
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:21
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    09:30
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:01
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    10:21
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:29
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    10:30
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:01
    1 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    11:22
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:28
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    11:30
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:01
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    12:21
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:28
    1 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    12:31
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:01
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    13:21
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:28
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    13:30
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:01
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    14:21
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:28
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    14:30
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:01
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    15:21
    Chester
    Rainhill
    Chester to Rainhill

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Chester and Rainhill

The travel time between Chester and Rainhill by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 23 mins & the fastest journey takes 56 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Chester and Rainhill vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:02, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:44.

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Amenities on trains between Chester 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 Chester & Rainhill. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Rainhill.

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