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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Rainhill (RNH)

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23

train journeys
per day

185

miles (299 kms)

4hrs 58 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Rainhill (RNH)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Rainhill , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Rainhill is approximately 185 miles (299 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 46 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Rainhill.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Rainhill. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 58 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Rainhill Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:12
    5 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    10:30
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    05:43
    5 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    06:30
    5 hrs 3 changes
    11:30
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    5 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    12:31
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:43
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:32
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    5 hrs 3 changes
    14:30
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:43
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:30
    5 hrs 3 changes
    15:30
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:30
    5 hrs 3 changes
    16:30
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:43
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:12
    5 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    17:30
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:30
    5 hrs 3 changes
    18:30
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:43
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    19:21
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:12
    5 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    19:30
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:43
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    20:21
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    15:30
    5 hrs 3 changes
    20:30
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    16:30
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    21:33
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    17:03
    5 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    22:21
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    17:12
    5 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    22:30
    Colchester
    Rainhill
    Colchester to Rainhill

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
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 Available
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 Colchester and Rainhill

The travel time between Colchester 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 58 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Rainhill vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester 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 Colchester & Rainhill. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Rainhill.

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