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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Rainhill (RNH)

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26

train journeys
per day

191

miles (307 kms)

4hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

03:46 / 00:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Rainhill (RNH)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Rainhill , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Rainhill is approximately 191 miles (307 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 32 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Southern, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Rainhill.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Rainhill. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 32 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Rainhill Today

  • Mon 6th May
    03:46
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    05:50
    4 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    10:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    06:15
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    06:56
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:56
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:16
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:56
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:56
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    14:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:13
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:56
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:56
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:13
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:56
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    17:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:56
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    18:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:13
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    19:21
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:56
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    19:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    15:16
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    20:21
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    15:56
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    20:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    16:56
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    21:33
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    17:26
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    22:21
    Gatwick Airport
    Rainhill
    Gatwick Airport to Rainhill

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

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 Gatwick Airport and Rainhill

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Rainhill by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Rainhill vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

First class tickets on trains between Gatwick Airport and Rainhill typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport & Rainhill. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Southern, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Rainhill.

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