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Trains from Dartford (DFD) to Rainhill (RNH)

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24

train journeys
per day

185

miles (298 kms)

4hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

05:35 / 00:11

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Dartford (DFD) to Rainhill (RNH)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Dartford 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 Dartford to Rainhill is approximately 185 miles (298 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 36 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Dartford to Rainhill. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 40 mins.

Journeys from Dartford to Rainhill Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:30
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    06:05
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    06:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:35
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:05
    5 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    14:30
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:05
    5 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:44
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:05
    5 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    17:30
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    18:30
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:05
    5 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    19:21
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    19:30
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    15:05
    5 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    20:21
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    15:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    20:30
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    16:35
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    21:33
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    17:05
    5 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    22:21
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    17:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    22:30
    Dartford
    Rainhill
    Dartford to Rainhill

About Dartford Station

Station name Dartford (DFD)
Address Dartford station, Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:40
Saturday 06:10 - 19:40
Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
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 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 Dartford and Rainhill

The travel time between Dartford and Rainhill by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Dartford 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 00:11.

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Amenities on trains between Dartford 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 Dartford & Rainhill. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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