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Trains from Purley Oaks (PUO) to Rainhill (RNH)

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21

train journeys
per day

182

miles (293 kms)

4hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

06:48 / 00:20

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Purley Oaks (PUO) to Rainhill (RNH)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Purley Oaks and Rainhill , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Purley Oaks to Rainhill is approximately 182 miles (293 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 12 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Purley Oaks to Rainhill. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 42 mins.

Journeys from Purley Oaks to Rainhill Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:48
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:18
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:48
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:48
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    14:30
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:18
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:48
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:48
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:18
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:48
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    17:30
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:48
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    18:30
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:18
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    19:21
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:48
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    19:30
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    15:18
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    20:21
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    15:48
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    20:30
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    16:48
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    21:33
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    17:18
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    22:21
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    17:48
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    22:30
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    19:18
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    00:04
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    21:18
    9 hrs 12 mins 4 changes
    06:30
    Purley Oaks
    Rainhill
    Purley Oaks to Rainhill

About Purley Oaks Station

Station name Purley Oaks (PUO)
Address Purley Oaks station, Brantwood Road, Purley, London, CR2 0ND
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 13:20 15:10 - 18:40
Saturday 07:16 - 14:10
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
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 Purley Oaks and Rainhill

The travel time between Purley Oaks and Rainhill by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Purley Oaks and Rainhill vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:20.

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

Amenities on trains between Purley Oaks 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 Purley Oaks & Rainhill. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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