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Trains from Purley (PUR) to Rainhill (RNH)

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23

train journeys
per day

182

miles (293 kms)

4hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

04:03 / 00:20

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Purley (PUR) to Rainhill (RNH)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Purley 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 Purley to Rainhill is approximately 182 miles (293 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 6 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Purley to Rainhill. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 33 mins.

Journeys from Purley to Rainhill Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:03
    5 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    05:57
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    10:30
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    06:57
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:58
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:24
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:57
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:57
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    14:30
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:24
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:57
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:57
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:24
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:57
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    17:30
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:57
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    18:30
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:24
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    19:21
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:57
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    19:30
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    15:24
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    20:21
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    15:57
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    20:30
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    16:57
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    21:33
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    17:27
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    22:21
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    17:57
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    22:30
    Purley
    Rainhill
    Purley to Rainhill

About Purley Station

Station name Purley (PUR)
Address Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 20:05
Saturday 05:55 - 20:25
Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
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 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 Purley and Rainhill

The travel time between Purley and Rainhill by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 6 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Purley 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 04:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:20.

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Amenities on trains between Purley 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 & Rainhill. owever, there are 23 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 and Rainhill.

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